Houston Astros miss a chance to extend lead in AL West with a sloppy loss to the Athletics
A missed double play allowed the A's to score 6 runs in the 6th inning to take a 6-5 win and leave Astros tied in AL West with 2 games to go.
The Houston Astros experienced a disappointing 6-5 loss to the Athletics at Sutter Health Park, which further complicated their race in the AL West. In the sixth inning, the Astros allowed a six-run surge that proved decisive, leaving them needing both a win over the Athletics and a loss by the Rangers to clinch the division. The loss left Houston with a 79-81 record, ensuring they will finish with a .500 record at best.
The Athletics, who have 96 losses and the worst bullpen ERA in the sport, nearly extended their lead in the eighth inning, but ultimately fell short. Houston had five hits in the game, with Christian Walker contributing a 28th home run of the season and Yainer Diaz driving in a run with a double. Despite their efforts, the Astros' offense against Jacob Lopez struggled, with a collective exit velocity of just 85.9 mph on 16 balls put into play.
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