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Astros Overpower Athletics With Season-High 20 Hits in 11-4 Victory

Framber Valdez held Oakland to two runs over six innings, fueling Houston’s seventh win in eight games as the Astros extended their AL West lead to 5½ games.

Houston Astros' Victor Caratini, right, celebrates with Mauricio Dubón (14) after hitting a three run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
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Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña looks to see if the ball will land as he hits a single that scores a run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Athletics' Jacob Wilson (5) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Overview

  • Houston collected a season-high 20 hits, highlighted by three-run homers from Jose Altuve and Victor Caratini during a seven-run sixth inning.
  • Framber Valdez earned his eighth win, pitching six innings with two earned runs, five hits allowed and three strikeouts despite issuing a season-high five walks.
  • The Astros have scored double-digit runs in four of their last eight games and won seven of those outings, showcasing a surge in offensive power.
  • With Wednesday’s win, Houston climbed to 12 games above .500 and holds its largest AL West cushion of the season at 5½ games.
  • Oakland’s struggles continued as the A’s have surrendered a major league-leading 113 home runs this year, underscoring persistent defensive lapses.