Astros Blowout A’s 13-2

The Houston Astros secured a dominant 13-2 victory against the Athletics in the penultimate series of the regular season at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Houston produced consistent offense throughout the matchup, scoring in the first, third, fifth, seventh, eighth, and ninth innings. With the decisive win, the Astros lowered their magic number to one to clinch the American League West division.

The matchup was the third game of a four-game series between the division rivals. Hayden Wesneski was scheduled on the mound for Houston, facing Jack Perkins for the Athletics, as the Astros advanced closer to finalizing the AL West race on the final weekend.