Astros Lose To Athletics

Houston Astros v Oakland Athletics — Miguel Andujar #22 of the Oakland Athletics is tagged out at the plate by catcher Victor Caratini #17 of the Houston Astros on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the fifth inning on July 23, 2024 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. Photo: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images

The Astros were handed their third straight loss. Houston fell to the Oakland Athletics 8-2 at the Oakland Coliseum. Victor Caratini and Jeremy Pena both hit solo home runs in the setback. Starting pitcher Jake Bloss was charged with his first loss after he allowed five runs and had five strikeouts through four innings. The Astros remain atop the AL West at 52-and-49. They will visit the A's again this afternoon. Right-hander Hunter Brown will start opposite Oakland southpaw JP Sears.

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