Houston 4, at Athletics 11

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Athletics, defying pregame projections and their own sluggish start to the season, erupted for six runs in a decisive fourth inning to rout the Houston Astros 11-4 on Friday night at Sutter Health Park. A crowd of 12,410 watched as the Athletics, who entered the game with a 1-5 record and were significant underdogs, battered Astros starter Cristian Javier and the Houston bullpen for 13 hits. The offensive outburst provided ample support for a committee of pitchers, led by winner Jeffrey Springs, and handed the Astros their third loss against five wins. The game’s… Read more...