Spence hits three home runs as Astros face A's in ongoing game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Houston Astros rookie Lucas Spence delivered a standout performance, hitting three home runs against the Oakland Athletics in their match on September 25. His first career homer came in the second inning, giving the Astros a 3-0 lead. The game seesawed as the A's tied it up before Spence's seventh-inning blast put Houston ahead again. The Athletics, aiming to spoil Houston's postseason chances, are in a closely contested game with a total of 12 home runs already hit between both teams. The Astros and Texas Rangers are tied in the AL West standings, adding urgency to this matchup.
- •Spence's home runs came in the 2nd, 7th, and 9th innings
- •Astros lead 7-5 in the eighth inning
- •A's are attempting to disrupt Houston's playoff aspirations
- •Texas Rangers won earlier, impacting AL West standings
- •Game involves record number of home runs from both teams
- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Spence Powers Astros with Three-Homer Night Against A's
"The Athletics are looking to play spoiler this weekend, but rookie Lucas Spence decided to put Houston on his back in Game 1.
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