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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.
- The Astros entered the contest following a 10-inning defeat to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, needing a win to stay in the AL West race. Spence, who had just 40 major league at-bats, replaced injured outfielder Brice Matthews.
- Spence became the third player in MLB history to hit his first three career home runs in a single game, driving in five runs. Christian Walker added his 27th homer and Isaac Paredes his 24th.
- Manager Joe Espada told reporters, "I enjoy watching young players come up here," as the Astros remain tied with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead with a 79-80 record and three games remaining.
- The series continues Friday in West Sacramento as Athletics left-handed pitcher Jacob Lopez prepares to start game two, while the Astros have yet to name their starting pitcher.
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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...
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