Astros Defeat Athletics To Avoid Sweep

Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros high fives teammates after hitting his 100th career home run during the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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The Astros avoided a three-game sweep at home. Houston defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-2 in the series finale at Minute Maid Park. Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker all homered to help Houston snap a two-game skid. Starting pitcher Hunter Brown notched his 11th win after tossing seven strikeouts over five scoreless innings. The Astros have a one-game lead atop the AL West at 83-and-64. They will travel to take on the Kansas City Royals tomorrow night.