ALDS opens in LA: How the Astros and Aโs match up
Two days and two wins later here they are once again on a road to the World Series. First stop is in LA at Dodger Stadium where they won the 2017 World Series. The Aโs won the season series by taking 7 out of the 10 head to head meetings. The Astros need to come out swinging and producing early against this group. Add in the neutral site and this has the makings of a very good series.
Laureano strikes back, 2-out hit in 9th puts As past Astros
OAKLAND, Calif. Ramn Laureano might have celebrated a little harder for this hit. Laureano yelled over and over after yet another walkoff win by the A's. Then the A's, quiet all night at the plate, finally delivered a key hit just like they do. Houston hitting coach lex Cintrn received a 20-game suspension and a fine for gesturing and yelling toward Laureano at first base. ROSTER MOVEThe Astros activated RHP Josh James from the injured list and optioned C Garrett Stubbs to their alternate site.
Davis, As hand Greinke, Astros 6th straight loss in Game 1
OAKLAND, Calif. Khris Davis is in a far different role these days for the Oakland Athletics and still delivered in a key moment. Davis homered and hit an RBI double in a rare start facing previously unbeaten Zack Greinke, and the A's sent the Houston Astros to their sixth straight loss with a 4-2 win Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Davis, the major league homer leader in 2018, snapped an 0-for-8 stretch playing for the first time since Aug. 26 at Texas. He began the day 3 for 8 lifetime against Greinke with a home run and a double. UP NEXTNew As lefty Mike Minor (0-5) was set to make his first Oakland start in the second game opposite RHP Chase De Jong (0-0, 27.00 ERA).
Murphy hits homer, two-run single, As take 1st from Astros
Sean Murphy homered and hit a two-run single to help Chris Bassitt snap a three-start winless stretch, and the A's beat the Houston Astros 6-0 on Monday night with both teams missing star players. Weve got some guys down right now, were going to need everybody on our roster. Carlos Correa had two hits for the Astros (21-20) as Houston's losing streak reached five games. We do realize how important this series is, five games in four days, its going to be a grind.Reddick was back in the Astros lineup. Melvin is optimistic he will play this series, perhaps as soon as one of Tuesday's games.
LEADING OFF: A's back in action after 4 virus postponements
Chicago Cubs' Yu Darvish throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Oakland returns to the Coliseum as Jess Luzardo (2-1, 3.74 ERA) faces Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres. General manager David Forst said Mengden is asymptomatic and was placed on the 10-day injured list. CHECK HIMThe Astros will see how second Jose Altuves knee is feeling, a day after he made an early exit. Asked if his tribute is going to become a regular thing for the rest of the season, the typically low-key Reynolds provided a typically low-key response.
Astros, Athletics clear benches as rivals' tempers flare
Oakland's Ramon Laureano was hit by a pitch from Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. He began exchanging words with Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward Cintron. Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A's outfielder got to the hitting coach. AL West-leading Oakland led 6-2 at the time and was riding an eight-game winning streak. The three-time reigning division champion Astros were riding a four-game losing streak.
As hold off Astros in 13th inning for seventh straight win
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics insist its harder than it looks to score when an automatic runner gets to start on second base. Marcus Semien singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 13th in a game that matched the longest this season with baseballs new extra-innings rule, and the AL West-leading As beat the Houston Astros 3-2 for their seventh straight win. J.B. Wendelken (1-0) worked three strong innings and the As finally delivered after squandering bases-loaded chances in the 10th and 12th. We left some guys on base, but so did they, As manager Bob Melvin said. Hes just not that guy.RESPECT FOR BAKERAs a player with the Giants, Melvin had Astros manager Dusty Baker as a hitting coach.
As pick up eighth straight win against Astros, 3-1
(AP) Marcus Semien homered in the first after hitting a walkoff single to end a 13-inning win a night earlier and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday for their eighth straight victory. Frankie Montas (2-1) pitched seven shutout innings, allowing two hits without walking a batter and striking out five for the AL West-leading A's. The three-time reigning division champion Astros lost their fourth in a row. Semien became the first player in As franchise history with a game-ending hit and a leadoff homer on back-to-back days. Houston starter Framber Valdz (0-2) gave up two runs on seven hits and struck out nine with one walk over seven innings.