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Jacob Wilson and Michael Kelly, both of the Athletics, celebrate their team's win over the Astros

Athletics Play Playoff Spoiler with Win over Fading Astros

Athletics 5, Astros 1 The Athletics defeated the Houston Astros, 5–1, Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Brett Harris all doubled, with Wilson and Soderstrom each driving in runs to pace the offense. Left-hander Jeffrey Springs worked five innings, allowing one run on three hits, before […]

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics greeting Max Schuemann after his first of four home runs

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The Nick Kurtz Game: What the Guys on Base Thought As He Hit Them

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The Nick Kurtz Game: What the Guys on Base Thought HOUSTON (July 26) — One day after “The Nick Kurtz Game,” those connected with the game were still in disbelief. Much has been written about this game, and much has been discussed in interviews. But three people close to the situation had yet to share […]

Luis Severino of the Athletics pitching to the Astros

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Athletics Top Astros as Severino Dominates, Cortes Has Night of Firsts

Athletics 5, Astros 2 HOUSTON (July 24) — Luis Severino allowed two runs across seven innings, taking a shutout into the seventh, as the Athletics downed the first-place Houston Astros, 5–2, in a game that was not as close as the score. Severino only allowed four hits while striking out eight and walking none. The […]