Astros Magic Number Is 1 After 13-2 Beatdown of A’s
It will come down to the final day of the season to decide the A.L. West, but Houston has inched closer. Astros 13 A’s 2 The odd innings paid dividends all night for the Astros, as they’d score in the first, third, fifth and seventh and ninth, along with the eighth for good measure. […]
In a thrilling 13-2 victory over the Athletics, the Houston Astros have narrowed the gap in the A.L. West standings. The Astros' offense was relentless throughout, with runs scored in the first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth, and eighth innings, including the eighth inning as a bonus. Jeremy Peña delivered a two-run homer, while Isaac Paredes opened the scoring with a solo shot.
The night's highlight came in the fifth inning, when Yordan Alvarez smacked his 42nd home run of the season, a three-run blast that put the Astros ahead 6-1. Jose Altuve added to the excitement with his 48th RBI, and the team's ace, Hayden Wesneski, made a crucial appearance, earning the win after returning from a 449-day rehab stint following Tommy John surgery.
Peña extended his impressive night with his 22nd homer of the year, tying his career high. With the Rangers set to complete their season at Target Field on Sunday, the Astros will host the White Sox on Tuesday in a Wild Card round matchup.
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