Astros Retake Lead in AL West with Win Over A’s

(Source: Houston Astros)

The Houston Astros capped off a series victory over the Oakland A’s Thursday afternoon, pulling out an 8-4 win in The Bay.

Luis Garcia and five other ‘Stros pitchers combined for the win on the mound, while Martin Maldonado provided the firepower at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a three-run home run.

With the victory, Houston improves to 26-18 on the season and moves half a game ahead of Oakland for first place in the American League West.

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