Oakland A's pitcher Ross Stripling allowed 6 runs in the 4th inning, leading to a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros.

In a disappointing outing, Oakland A's pitcher Ross Stripling allowed 6 runs on 8 hits in the 4th inning, leading to a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros. Astros' Jake Meyers hit a decisive three-run homer, and Justin Verlander struck out 9 batters, passing Greg Maddux on the all-time career strikeouts list. This win follows a series of losses and injuries for both teams.