Astros rookie Lucas Spence hits first three homers in one game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Houston Astros rookie Lucas Spence achieved a rare feat on September 25, hitting his first three career home runs in a game against the Oakland Athletics. Spence's home runs came in the second, seventh, and ninth innings, contributing to the Astros' 7-5 victory. This performance ties him for the third player in MLB history to accomplish this milestone. The win keeps the Astros tied for first place in the AL West with the Texas Rangers as the season nears its end. The Astros will continue their series against the Athletics in their final games of the season.
- •Lucas Spence hits three home runs in a single game.
- •Game played at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.
- •Astros win 7-5, remaining tied for AL West lead.
- •Spence is the third player in MLB history to achieve this.
- •Houston faces Oakland in their remaining season games.
- 6:15 AMESPN MLB — Spence third ever to hit first 3 HRs in same game as Astros keep pace
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Rookie Lucas Spence saves Astros' season with epic 3-homer game
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Astros rookie Lucas Spence hits his first 3 career homers in the same game
"Lucas Spence joined Joshua Baez and Seby Zavala as the only players in major league history to hit each of his first three career home runs in the same game.
"With the Astros desperately needing a win, rookie Lucas Spence stepped up and hit the first three homers of his MLB career.
"Spence is the third player in MLB history to do that.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBSep 25, 2026, 6:15 AMSpence third ever to hit first 3 HRs in same game as Astros keep pace
Lucas Spence joined Joshua Baez and Seby Zavala as the only players in major league history to hit each of his first three career home runs in the same game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 5:14 AMRookie Lucas Spence saves Astros' season with epic 3-homer game
With the Astros desperately needing a win, rookie Lucas Spence stepped up and hit the first three homers of his MLB career.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 4:52 AMAstros rookie Lucas Spence hits his first 3 career homers in the same game
Spence is the third player in MLB history to do that.
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