Astros hold on for 7-6 victory over Athletics
Astros hold on for 7-6 victory over Athletics
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Oakland Athletics
6
Houston Astros
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| HOU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
B Moss homered to right (388 feet), J Reddick and C Gentry scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-7
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Advancing On Force 5-7
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
M Krauss grounded out to third, J Castro scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-7
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
G Springer grounded out to shortstop, D Fowler scored, J Castro to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
J Castro singled to right, J Altuve scored, D Fowler to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
D Fowler singled to left, M Gonzalez scored, J Altuve to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
C Crisp hit sacrifice fly to left, C Gentry scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
C Carter homered to left (390 feet), M Krauss scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 6-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
J Lowrie struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-7
J Lowrie batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
J Jaso struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 6-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-7
J Jaso batting
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Play Result 6-7
R Valdes relieved J Williams.
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Lineup Change 6-7
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Lineup Change 6-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
C Crisp grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, N Punto out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-7
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 6-7
Pitch 6: in play
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 5: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 6-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-7
C Crisp batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
N Punto singled to right.
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Single 6-7
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-7
N Punto batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
B Moss homered to right (388 feet), J Reddick and C Gentry scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-7
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Head to Head
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Oakland Athletics
- Gunnar Hoglund Out
- Justin Sterner Out
- Tyler Soderstrom Out
- Brent Rooker Out
- Max Muncy Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
Jose Altuve2B27
Dexter FowlerCF25
Jason CastroC18
George SpringerRF4
Marc Krauss1B61
Chris CarterDH48
Alex PresleyLF47
Matt Scott Dominguez3B28
Marwin GonzalezSS14
Substitutes
Jesus Guzman1B29
OAK
Coco CrispDH4
Derek NorrisC33
Jed LowrieSS8
Josh Donaldson3B3
Alberto Callaspo1B5
Josh ReddickRF22
Craig GentryCF71
Brandon MossLF37
Nick Punto2B1
Substitutes
John JasoC28
Daric Barton1B37
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