Valencia's 2 homers lead A's over fading Astros 4-3
Danny Valencia homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning, to help the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory Friday night that sent the scuffling Houston Astros to their f
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Oakland Athletics
4
Houston Astros
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| HOU | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Valencia homered to left (355 feet), Canha scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: 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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Valencia homered to left (412 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Reddick homered to right (404 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Lowrie hit sacrifice fly to right, Altuve scored, Springer to second.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Carter homered to left (408 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Lowrie singled to left, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 4-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Tucker struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Tucker batting
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Play Result 4-3
Tucker hit for Carter.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Rasmus walked.
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Rasmus batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Gattis struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Gattis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Lowrie grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 4-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Lowrie batting
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Start Inning 4-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 4-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Canha struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
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
George SpringerRF4
Carlos CorreaSS1
Jed Lowrie3B8
Evan GattisDH11
Colby RasmusLF28
Chris Carter1B48
Jake MarisnickCF94
Jason CastroC18
Substitutes
Preston TuckerPH30
OAK
Sam FuldLF23
Mark Canha1B33
Josh ReddickRF22
Danny Valencia3B2
Brett Lawrie2B15
Billy ButlerDH36
Max Muncy1B13
Marcus SemienSS10
Carson BlairC39
Substitutes
Billy BurnsCF35
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