A's use 9th-inning rally to send Astros to 6th straight loss
Josh Reddick hit an RBI single that capped a three-run rally in the ninth inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics over the Houston Astros 4-3 on Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
3
Oakland Athletics
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Oakland Coliseum · 33,166 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
J Reddick singled to deep center, Y Cespedes scored, A Callaspo to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
A Callaspo singled to center, J Donaldson scored, Y Cespedes to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
J Lowrie homered to right (352 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 3-1
J Villar stole third, J Villar scored on throwing error by catcher D Norris.
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Error 3-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
M Dominguez singled to center, C Carter scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
C Gentry doubled to left, D Barton scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
J Villar homered to right center (403 feet).
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
J Reddick singled to deep center, Y Cespedes scored, A Callaspo to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Single 3-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
J Reddick batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
A Callaspo singled to center, J Donaldson scored, Y Cespedes to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Single 3-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
A Callaspo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
J Jaso struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
J Jaso batting
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Play Result 3-2
J Jaso hit for D Norris.
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Lineup Change 3-2
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Lineup Change 3-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Y Cespedes singled to right, J Donaldson to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Single 3-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Y Cespedes batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
J Donaldson walked.
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Head to Head
OAK wins series 3-0
Injuries
Oakland Athletics
- Gunnar Hoglund Out
- Justin Sterner Out
- Tyler Soderstrom Out
- Brent Rooker Out
- Max Muncy Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedOAK
Craig GentryCF71
Jed LowrieSS8
Josh Donaldson3B3
Yoenis CespedesLF52
Derek NorrisC33
Alberto CallaspoDH5
Josh ReddickRF22
Nick Punto2B1
Daric Barton1B37
Substitutes
Coco CrispCF4
John JasoPH28
Brandon Moss1B37
HOU
Jose Altuve2B27
Dexter FowlerCF25
Jesus Guzman1B29
George SpringerRF4
Chris CarterDH48
Matt Scott Dominguez3B28
L.J. HoesLF28
Carlos CorporanC17
Jonathan VillarSS19
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