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Morales popped out to left fielder Brantley.

Pinder doubled to left, Grossman scored, Piscotty scored.

Doubled to left, Grossman scored, Piscotty scored.

Brantley singled to right, Altuve scored, Bregman to third.

Singled to right, Altuve scored, Bregman to third.

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Correa hit an infield single to third, Bregman scored, Brantley to second.

Hit an infield single to third, Bregman scored, Brantley to second.

A.Díaz homered to right on a 0-2 count, Brantley scored, Correa scored.

Homered to right on a 0-2 count, Brantley scored, Correa scored.

Grossman homered to right on the first pitch, Phegley scored.

Homered to right on the first pitch, Phegley scored.

A.Díaz walked, Altuve scored, Brantley to third, Reddick to second.

Walked, Altuve scored, Brantley to third, Reddick to second.

Grossman doubled to left, Laureano scored.

Phegley homered to left on a 2-1 count, Laureano scored.

Homered to left on a 2-1 count, Laureano scored.

Bregman hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Laureano, Springer scored, Altuve to second.

Hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Laureano, Springer scored, Altuve to second.

Altuve walked on four pitches, A.Díaz scored, Chirinos to third, Kemp to second.

Walked on four pitches, A.Díaz scored, Chirinos to third, Kemp to second.

Athletics first.  Grossman singled to center.  Chapman hit an infield single to shortstop, Grossman to second.  Piscotty walked on a full count, Grossman to third, Chapman to second.  Morales lined into a double play, second baseman Altuve to shortstop Correa, Chapman out.  Pinder doubled to left, Grossman scored, Piscotty scored.  Semien grounded out, third baseman Bregman to first baseman Díaz.

Astros first.  Springer struck out.  Altuve walked.  Bregman singled to left, Altuve to second.  Brantley singled to right, Altuve scored, Bregman to third.  Correa hit an infield single to third, Bregman scored, Brantley to second.  Reddick flied out to right fielder Piscotty, Brantley to third.  Díaz homered to right on a 0-2 count, Brantley scored, Correa scored.  Stassi walked.  Kemp singled to right, Stassi to second.  Springer grounded out, third baseman Chapman to first baseman Pinder.

Athletics second.  Profar grounded out, second baseman Altuve to first baseman Díaz.  Laureano struck out.  Phegley singled to center.  Grossman homered to right on the first pitch, Phegley scored.  Chapman safe at first on fielding error by shortstop Correa.  Piscotty struck out.

Astros second.  Altuve hit an infield single to shortstop.  Bregman popped out to third baseman Chapman.  Brantley singled to right, Altuve to second.  Correa struck out.  Reddick walked, Altuve to third, Brantley to second.  Díaz walked, Altuve scored, Brantley to third, Reddick to second.  Wendelken pitching.  Stassi struck out.

Athletics fourth.  Profar grounded out, first baseman Díaz to pitcher Peacock.  Laureano singled to center.  Phegley lined out to center fielder Springer.  Grossman doubled to left, Laureano scored.  Chapman grounded out, second baseman Altuve to first baseman Díaz.

Athletics sixth.  James pitching.  Semien lined out to right fielder Reddick.  Profar grounded out, second baseman Altuve to first baseman Díaz.  Laureano singled to left.  Phegley homered to left on a 2-1 count, Laureano scored.  Grossman struck out.

Athletics eighth.  Rondón pitching.  Pinder homered to left on a 1-1 count.  Semien doubled to right.  Semien was out advancing, right fielder Reddick to shortstop Correa to third baseman Bregman, Semien out.  Profar was hit by a pitch.  Profar stole second. On throwing error by catcher Stassi, Profar to third.  Laureano grounded into fielder's choice, third baseman Bregman to catcher Stassi to third baseman Bregman to pitcher Rondón, Profar out.  Phegley walked on a full count.  Grossman lined out to second baseman Altuve.

Astros eighth.  White pinch-hitting for Stassi.  White grounded out, shortstop Semien to first baseman Pinder.  Kemp homered to right on a 2-2 count.  Springer doubled to right.  Treinen pitching.  Altuve hit an infield single to shortstop, Springer to third.  Bregman hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Laureano, Springer scored, Altuve to second.  Brantley was intentionally walked.  Correa grounded out, third baseman Chapman to first baseman Pinder.

Astros ninth.  Reddick walked on a full count.  Díaz singled to left, Reddick to second.  Chirinos bunted into fielder's choice, pitcher Treinen to third baseman Chapman, Reddick out, Díaz to second.  Kemp walked on a full count, Díaz to third, Chirinos to second.  Springer struck out.  Altuve walked on four pitches, Díaz scored, Chirinos to third, Kemp to second.

Houston won the season series with Oakland last season, 12-7. However, the series was even in the 10 games played at Minute Maid Park, with the Astros scoring 5.2 runs per game compared to 7.0 runs per game in the nine games played in Oakland.

The Athletics won their last series with the Red Sox, 3-1, as they held the defending champions to just nine runs in the four-game set. The A's have allowed a total of 18 runs in their first two home series after allowing 14 runs in their two-game opening series with the Mariners in Japan.

The Astros have started 2-5 for the first time since 2013, the season they lost a franchise-record 111 games. The last team to win 100+ games in back-to-back seasons and start 2-5 (or worse) in the next season was the 1977 Reds.

Stephen Piscotty went 4-for-4 with five RBI in Oakland's win over Boston on Thursday. It was his third game with at least five RBI dating back to September 1 of last season, most in MLB. The only other player with multiple five-RBI games since then is the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger (two).

Carlos Correa notched his 500th career hit on Wednesday against the Rangers. He is one of five Astros with 500 hits before his 25th birthday (also Cesar Cedeno, Rusty Staub, Terry Puhl and Jose Altuve).

Alex Bregman (.346) and Jose Altuve (.331) rank first and second among active players in highest career batting average against Oakland (min. 150 PA). Bregman hit six home runs against the A's last season, his most against any opponent and tied for the most by any player against Oakland (also Texas' Joey Gallo).

HP - Hudson, 1B - Johnson, 2B - Wolcott, 3B - Cederstrom

While the sample size is small, the Houston Astros have experienced positive results from their decision to move right-handers Collin McHugh and Brad Peacock from the bullpen back to the rotation.
McHugh and Peacock have shown the flexibility to thrive as both starters and relievers, with McHugh delivering a pair of strong starts thus far after spending the entire 2018 season working out of the bullpen. Peacock played a vital role toggling back and forth in 2017 before making 60 of 61 appearances last season out of the bullpen. Peacock will make his second start in the series finale on Sunday against Oakland at Minute Maid Park, with Houston seeking a sweep.

Astros seeking sweep of visiting Athletics

HOUSTON (AP)  The Astros are a deep, veteran team, making it tough for bench players like Tony Kemp and Aledmys Diaz to get onto the field.
That pair was ready Sunday, sparking Houston to a comeback win.

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HOU	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1

Oakland Athletics @ Houston Astros on April 7, 2019

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