Springer and Altuve homer to lead Astros over Athletics 4-2
Jose Altuve and George Springer both hit two-run homers to back up another solid start by Justin Verlander and give the Houston Astros a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Oakland Athletics
2
Houston Astros
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Grossman grounded into fielder's choice to catcher, Laureano scored, Davis out at second.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 2-4
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Altuve homered to center (428 feet), Chirinos scored.
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Home Run 1-4
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Springer homered to center (421 feet), Chirinos scored.
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Home Run 1-2
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-0
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 1-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Inning 2-4
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Herrmann struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Roberto Osuna pitches to Chris Herrmann
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Grossman grounded into fielder's choice to catcher, Laureano scored, Davis out at second.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 2-4
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Roberto Osuna pitches to Robbie Grossman
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Davis singled to deep right, Laureano to third.
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Single 1-4
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Roberto Osuna pitches to Khris Davis
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Laureano singled to center.
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Single 1-4
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Roberto Osuna pitches to Ramon Laureano
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Canha grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 1-4
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Roberto Osuna pitches to Mark Canha
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Play Result 1-4
Osuna relieved Pressly
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Play Result 1-4
Reddick in left field.
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Play Result 1-4
Marisnick in center field.
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Play Result 1-4
Springer in right field.
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Start Inning 1-4
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 1-4
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Brantley struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 6 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Blake Treinen pitches to Michael Brantley
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Bregman lined out to center, Altuve to third.
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Brandon Walter Out
- Cristian Javier Out
- Brice Matthews Out
- Carlos Correa 60-Day-IL
- Joey Loperfido Out
Oakland Athletics
- Gunnar Hoglund Out
- J.T. Ginn Out
- Justin Sterner Out
- Tyler Soderstrom Out
- Brent Rooker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerRF4
Jose Altuve2B27
Alex Bregman3B3
Michael BrantleyLF23
Yordan AlvarezDH44
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Josh ReddickLF22
Robinson ChirinosC23
Myles StrawSS3
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickCF94
OAK
Marcus SemienSS10
Matt Chapman3B26
Matt Olson1B28
Mark CanhaRF33
Ramon LaureanoCF5
Khris DavisDH11
Robbie GrossmanLF8
Chris HerrmannC43
Jurickson Profar2B17
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