In a thrilling match, Jason Heyward's two-run homer and Jon Singleton's pivotal RBI single in the eighth propelled the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

The Astros rallied in the eighth with a four-run inning, overcoming a tie after a homer from Brent Rooker. Framber Valdez's strong performance on the mound, with six strikeouts in over six innings, played a crucial role in Houston snapping a three-game losing streak.