Slow Start, Strong Finish
Hey Astros fans!
What a game it was for our Houston Astros as they took on the Athletics and clinched the win 5-3. The game started off a bit slow, with both teams struggling to get on the scoreboard in the first two innings. Our bats were kept quiet early on with Jeremy Peña, Isaac Paredes, and Jose Altuve unable to break through in the first inning. However, we never lost hope, and our determination paid off later in the game!Catching Up and Taking Control
The Athletics took an early lead in the 3rd inning, but our boys quickly responded. Zach Dezenzo managed to score off a sacrifice fly by Isaac Paredes to close the gap to 2-1 by the end of the 3rd. In the 4th inning, Cam Smith drove Christian Walker home to tie things up at 2-2. The Athletics took back a 3-2 lead in the 5th, but Zach Dezenzo answered with a powerhouse homer in the 7th inning to level the scores once more!
Sealing the Victory
The 7th inning was truly a turning point. With two runners on base, Victor Caratini stepped up and delivered a clutch single to center which allowed Isaac Paredes and Jeremy Peña to score, putting us ahead 5-3. Our bullpen was sensational from there on out, and Josh Hader closed things in style, striking out the side in the 9th to secure the victory. There couldn’t be any better feeling than seeing our Astros wrap up the game with such resilience and passion!
The Astros showcased not only their impressive skill but also their unwavering spirit. This triumph is a testament to the depth and potential of our lineup. Keep that momentum going, Astros! Looking forward to the next game!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Astros (May 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |