Houston wins 7-5 over Oakland on Thursday night, keeping its playoff hopes alive. Lucas Spence hits the first three home runs of his major league career, while Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes also homer. The Astros’ offense and late scoring help them hold off the Athletics and secure the victory.

The result leaves Houston tied with the Texas Rangers atop the AL West with three games remaining in the regular season. Houston stands at 79-80 after the win, and both teams are pursuing the same postseason position. The Astros hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over Texas this year, finishing 9-4 against the Rangers, which could matter as the standings tighten.

Both outlets report the same game outcome and key storyline, focusing on Spence’s unusual power surge and the impact on Houston’s final-week playoff picture.