OAK @ HOU

Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros, October 8, 2020

At home, the Houston Astros won 11-6 over the Oakland Athletics on October 8, 2020 in a Division Series game. The information panel shows a game time of 223 minutes and a day start. Conditions were recorded as 75 degrees, cloudy skies, and a 3 mph wind. The line score has the Oakland Athletics crossing the plate in the second, fifth, and ninth; the second brought 3 runs. The line score has the Houston Astros crossing the plate in the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh; the fourth brought 5 runs. The Oakland Athletics had 11 hits and the Houston Astros 14, with 1 and 0 errors. The win went to Cristian Javier, allowing 0 earned runs on 3 hits in 2.1 innings. Frankie Montas took the loss after 3.2 innings and 5 runs. The Oakland Athletics' pitching table lists Jake Diekman, T. J. McFarland, Mike Minor, Frankie Montas, and Joakim Soria. The Houston Astros' pitching table lists Zack Greinke, Cristian Javier, Enoli Paredes, Ryan Pressly, and Blake Taylor. The Oakland Athletics' top hitter was Ramon Laureano, 2 for 4, 2 home runs, and 4 RBI. For the Houston Astros, Michael Brantley went 3 for 5, 2 home runs, and 3 RBI. Carlos Correa drove in 5 for the Houston Astros. Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa also homered for the Houston Astros. Laz Diaz worked home plate.