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Sean Newcomb

The Athletics celebrate Lawrence Butler's home run against the Astros

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Athletics Capitalize, Take Third Straight from Astros

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
July 26, 2025

Houston Astros
Oakland Athletics

Athletics 5, Astros 1 HOUSTON (July 26) — There was no letdown for the Green and Gold after Nick Kurtz’s legendary Friday performance, as clutch pitching and capitalization on opponent errors led the Athletics to a 5–1 Saturday evening road win over the Houston Astros. The win gives the Athletics their third straight win and […]

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Rangers Even Series with Athletics

Nate Miller
September 9, 2023

Oakland Athletics
Texas Rangers

Rangers 3, Athletics 2 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Sep 9) – The Texas Rangers got a boost on Friday as they evened their series with the Oakland Athletics, winning 3–2. RBI singles by Nathaniel Lowe and Leody Taveras were the difference makers in this one. The Rangers needed this win badly, as it snaps their four-game skid. […]