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Spence Hits First 3 Homers of Career, Helps Astros Survive Athletics 7-5 to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Lucas Spence, called up Wednesday, had 40 major league at-bats before his three-homer breakout.
- On Thursday, rookie Lucas Spence hit three home runs in his first major league game since being recalled, leading the Houston Astros to a 7-5 victory over the Athletics in West Sacramento.
- Following a 10-inning defeat to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, the Astros needed momentum in their playoff push. Spence, who had just 40 major league at-bats, replaced injured outfielder Brice Matthews in the lineup.
- Spence became the third player in MLB history to hit his first three career home runs in one game, driving in five runs. Christian Walker added his 27th homer and Isaac Paredes his 24th.
- Manager Joe Espada told reporters, "We need some of these kids to step up and do big things," as the Astros remained tied with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead at 79-80.
- Game two continues Friday in West Sacramento with Athletics left-handed pitcher Jacob Lopez starting, while the Astros have yet to announce their starter as they pursue the divisional title.
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Spence hits first 3 homers of career, helps Astros survive Athletics 7-5 to keep playoff hopes alive
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lucas Spence hit the first three home runs of his major league career, Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes also homered, and the Houston Astros outlasted
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thesportsleader.comLucas Spence’s first 3 career homers keep Astros tied atop AL West
Rookie Lucas Spence hit his first three career homers and drove in five runs and the Houston Astros smacked five homers while posting a 7-5 victory over the Athletics on Thursday in West Sacramento, Calif.Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker added solo b...
Lucas Spence connected the first three home runs of his major league career, Christian Walker and Mexican Isaac Paredes also blew up the fence, and the Houston Astros resisted Thursday night to beat 7-5 Athletics.
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