Game Recap: Astros drop a third straight to the A’s, 8-4

Aug 18 2019 by The Crawfish Boxes

 
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Yordan’s two homers aren’t enough to overcome two big innings from the Oakland offense

Yordan Álvarez had a big day after last night’s thirteen-inning loss, but a lot of stranded baserunners by the lineup and inning-long melt-downs by Rogelio Armenteros and Chris Devenski sunk the Astros’ chances at a bounceback win. Final score: Oakland 8, Houston 4.

Things looked like they were off to a promising start against Chris Bassitt. as George...

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