Astros Out-Homered A's 5-3 in 7-5 Win

Spence Leads Astros' Slug Fest

Houston Astros' Spence hit three home runs to lead his team to a 7-5 victory over the Sacramento Athletics on Friday, September 25, 2026. The game featured a massive offensive display, with eight total home runs exchanged between the two clubs. Spence's three blasts were the difference in a contest that saw both teams trade the lead multiple times.

The Astros, the away team, utilized their power to secure the win at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California, where 9,367 fans watched the action.

Early Runout Sets the Tone

The Astros jumped out to a significant early lead in the second inning. Spence launched a 429-foot home run to right center, driving in Walker and Smith for a 3-0 advantage. The Athletics quickly responded in the bottom of the third inning.

McNeil hit a 379-foot home run to right center, scoring Heim and Langeliers to make it 3-3. Shortly after, Gelof added a 413-foot solo homer to center, giving the home team a 4-3 lead. The Astros tied the game in the sixth inning when Paredes hit a 394-foot home run to left.

Late-Inning Swings

The momentum shifted back to Houston in the seventh inning. Spence connected with a 387-foot home run to right center, giving the Astros a 5-4 lead. In the eighth inning, Walker hit a 436-foot home run to left center to extend the lead to 6-4.

Gelof answered with a 398-foot home run to left center, narrowing the gap to 6-5. The final blow came in the ninth inning when Spence hit his third of the game, a 351-foot home run to right, securing the 7-5 final score.

Pitching and Records

Miguel Ullola earned the win for Houston, pitching three scoreless innings with three strikeouts. He allowed one hit and did not issue a walk. Bryan Abreu recorded the save, pitching 1.1 innings with one hit, one walk, and no earned runs.

For the Athletics, Mason Barnett started, pitching six innings while allowing four hits, four earned runs, and two walks, striking out eight batters. Scott Blewett took the loss, pitching one inning while allowing three hits and one earned run. The win improved the Astros' record to 79-80, while the Athletics fell to 63-96.

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