Led by Kyle Tucker’s fourth homer, the Astros’ offense tried to make it back, but Oakland’s bullpen held the lead.
After winning their first five games of the season against the Athletics, the Astros have lost two in a row to Oakland. On Friday, Houston hitters were silenced by right-hander Frankie Montás over six innings and, even though they enjoyed some late magic, they lost 7-3 and fell to second place in the AL West.
Righty José Urquidy...