Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joey Estes throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Astros' Joey Loperfido celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Astros' Jake Meyers after being hit by a pitch thrown by Oakland Athletics pitcher Hogan Harris during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Oakland Athletics shortstop Max Schuemann throws to first for the out after fielding a ground ball by Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Astros' Joey Loperfido (10) celebrates with Jose Altuve (27) after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)