Astros even the series, Giants go cold at the plate
San Francisco – The Giants were hoping to secure their second consecutive series win after claiming the first game if this three-game series. But the Houston Astros had other plans as they held San Francisco to one run and three hits in tonight’s 3-1 loss to the Astros. “It’s just baseball,” Hicks said. “Overall, I…
Pinder hits a grand slam, A’s beat Astros 5-3
OAKLAND – Chad Pinder hit his second grand slam this month and that was enough for the A’s to beat the Houston Astros 4-3. Oakland recorded their second consecutive win. The A’s have won five of their last six games and are 5-2 since the All-Star break. But tonight was all about Chad Pinder. Luis…
The Astros spoil the A’s Home Opener
Oakland – There’s nothing like Opening Day and this year Major League Baseball has allowed fans to attend but only at twenty-five percent capacity since the world is still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. For the Oakland A’s, the fans the brightest part of tonight’s game. 10,436 people came out to watch a ball game…
A’s playoff hopes end after 11-6 loss in ALDS
Los Angeles – The Houston Astros move on to their fourth straight American League Championship Series while the Oakland A’s ponder what’s next. In another must-win performance, the A’s fell short today when they lost 11-6 to the Astros. It was an incredible season that ended too soon. Oakland made their ninth appearance in the…
A’s beat Astros 9-7, avoid sweep in ALDS
Los Angeles – Chad Pinder said yesterday after Oakland lost 5-2 to the Houston Astros that all the A’s needed was one big hit or one big inning. That big hit came in seventh when Pinder went deep to right field for a three-run homer to tie the game. The A’s avoided a sweep and…
A’s one game away from elimination after 5-2 loss to Astros
Los Angeles – The A’s now have their backs to the wall, but they have been here before. After Oakland lost 5-2 to the Houston Astros today, they have no choice but to win Game 3 tomorrow. In the best-of-five series, the Astros are on win away from returning to their fourth straight American League…