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Astros Smash Five Homers in 13-3 Rout of Athletics

Ending Oakland’s four-game streak, the win extended Houston’s run of victories to six in seven games.

Overview

  • Cam Smith amassed a four-hit night with two homers and three RBIs.
  • Debuting in Houston, Jason Alexander threw six-plus innings, allowing three runs and striking out four.
  • The Astros evened the four-game series at Sutter Health Park following Monday’s walk-off defeat.
  • Houston bucked its season-low bases-loaded numbers by converting two loaded situations into multi-run hits.
  • Joe Espada said Lance McCullers Jr. is expected to resume throwing off flat ground by week’s end and Chas McCormick may face live batting practice later this week.