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A’s rally in eighth to snap 5-game losing streak

A’s rally in the eighth inning to beat the Houston Astros 4-3 and snap a five-game losing streak. Jacob Lopez struck out nine over six innings, and Jonah Heim drove in the go-ahead run with a groundout.

Athletics pinch hitter Alika Williams bunts against the Houston Astros
Athletics pinch hitter Alika Williams lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Daikin Park. Williams moved two runners into scoring position, helping set up Oakland’s three-run rally in a 4-3 win. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Jonah Heim put the Athletics ahead with a groundout, finishing a three-run eighth-inning rally in a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday at Daikin Park.

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