The Houston Astros have achieved a season-high five-game winning streak after defeating the Oakland Athletics 8-1. This victory marks their first four-game sweep since May 2022 and their first four-game winning streak at home since August. Key performances included Framber Valdez striking out eight in seven shutout innings and combining with Seth Martinez for a two-hitter in a previous game, and Cristian Javier throwing six scoreless innings in the latest match. Joey Loperfido's first major league home run capped off a six-run third inning, contributing to the Astros' dominant performance. With their taxed bullpen, the Astros have now won seven of their last eight games and moved into third place in the American League West division.
Astros 8, A's 1: Houston sweeps Oakland to complete lopsided series https://t.co/8oIqmV1LC7
The Astros finish the 4-game sweep and continue to climb the standings in the AL West after winning 7 of their last 8 👀 https://t.co/Fg7iFBzmEH
Astros beat the A's, 8-1, for their season-high 5th win in a row: ◼️ First 4-game winning streak at home since August ◼️ First 4-game sweep since May 5-8, 2022, vs. DET ◼️ Javier threw 6 scoreless innings ◼️ Loperfido's 1st HR capped 6-run 3rd inning ◼️ Astros move into 3rd
Joey Loperfido’s first big league home run caps off a 6-run inning for the Astros! 💪 (via @astros) https://t.co/ULbRenDRuo
With their bullpen arms limited, the Houston Astros desperately needed length from Framber Valdez on Wednesday. He delivered with seven shutout innings. https://t.co/H0VYrtrcdr
Framber Valdez struck out eight in seven strong innings and combined with Seth Martinez for a two-hitter, and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Wednesday for their season-high fourth straight victory. https://t.co/G7q5fnDETl
Houston Astros insider: Framber Valdez rises to call to 'step up' against A's with bullpen thin https://t.co/Hvckd7vJQq
With bullpen limited, Framber's dominant outing extends Astros' win streak to 4 https://t.co/ltr33rd4BM
The Astros win their season-high 4th game in a row, 3-0, over the A's to improve to 18-25. Astros pull even with A’s and are now tied for third place in the American League West division with their sixth win in their past seven games.
Astros 3, A's 0: Framber Valdez's gem helps taxed bullpen as win streak hits four https://t.co/3JMrqbmvsN
Framber Valdez strikes out eight in win over A's https://t.co/jsqpmYVMXg
The Astros win their season-high 4th game in a row, 3-0, over the A's to improve to 18-25. Astros jumped percentage points ahead of the A’s and are now in third place in the American League West division with their sixth win in their past seven games.