The Astros hit three solo home runs as they topped the Athletics 6-2 in their home opener in Houston. Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, and Yordan Alvarez homered for the Astros, who improved to 6-and-1. Cristian Javier got the win after five scoreless innings and seven strikeouts. Jed Lowrie and Stephen Piscotty drove in runs for the Athletics. Cole Irvin gave up four runs over five and one third innings for Oakland, which has lost seven of eight.