The Athletics took the opener of their four-game series with the Houston Astros, thanks to yet another huge home run from rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz.

Nick Kurtz homered in the ninth inning for the second straight day and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Monday ...

The Astros came into Sacramento on a five-game winning streak, mostly on the strength of great starting pitching, much of it ...

Astros first. Jeremy Pena grounds out to second base, Max Schuemann to Nick Kurtz. Isaac Paredes pops out to third base to Max Muncy. Jose Altuve homers to left field. Christian Walker flies out to ...

Spence allowed one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out two batters over five innings in a no-decision against Houston on Monday. Spence served up a solo homer to Jose Altuve in the first ...

MLB Makes Questionable Jose Altuve Announcement Before Astros-Athletics Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Remember ...

Victor Caratini tied it with a sacrifice fly in the ninth, and Mauricio Dubón hit a walk-off single in the 10th on Sunday to ...