Houston Astros announce make-up game for Sunday’s postponed game
FILE PHOTO: A detail shot of the Houston Astros logo on the tarp on the field during batting practice prior to Game 2 of the ALDS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
HOUSTON - The Houston Astros have announced a date to make up for a scheduled game on Sunday where a member of the Oakland A’s traveling party tested positive for COVID-19.
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According to a release, the game will be played on Tuesday, September 8 as part of a doubleheader in Oakland.
The release stated that Houston will be the home team for the first game.
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Both games on Tuesday will be seven innings.
This is the third doubleheader for the Astros so far this season, according to the release.