![David J. Phillip Houston Astros' Alex Bregman tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/4a50e84e5d464127a03c0353b091f88d/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Houston Astros' Alex Bregman tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
![David J. Phillip Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez, right, is tagged out by Oakland Athletics shortstop Max Schuemann (12) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/b28a111cbe774262a177f14f5c16af32/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez, right, is tagged out by Oakland Athletics shortstop Max Schuemann (12) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
![David J. Phillip Oakland Athletics' Esteury Ruiz (1) is tagged out by Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña while trying to steal second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/ae0b3fa4506d46f69564bc51707268fd/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Oakland Athletics' Esteury Ruiz (1) is tagged out by Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña while trying to steal second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
![David J. Phillip Houston Astros pitcher Tayler Scott celebrates after a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. The Astros won 9-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/aede4401999045d5a918fcdc17413dc5/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Houston Astros pitcher Tayler Scott celebrates after a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. The Astros won 9-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
![David J. Phillip Oakland Athletics' Brent Rooker scores under the feet of Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/43553254572b401bb8800c18f1641ccc/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Oakland Athletics' Brent Rooker scores under the feet of Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
![David J. Phillip Houston Astros' Alex Bregman celebrates after hitting a two-run double against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/40cf9cfe53cd4a96bfb7cda5e3b1b687/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Houston Astros' Alex Bregman celebrates after hitting a two-run double against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
![David J. Phillip Oakland Athletics' Brent Rooker (25) slides under Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini to score during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6605bed7b59e45e5a6a7511102a6ebac/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Oakland Athletics' Brent Rooker (25) slides under Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini to score during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
![David J. Phillip Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) and Alex Bregman celebrate after a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. The Astros won 9-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6f06eb149c5e4a9289f677131c631a9a/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) and Alex Bregman celebrate after a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. The Astros won 9-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
![David J. Phillip Houston Astros' Jose Altuve reacts after being hit by a pitch thrown by Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ross Stripling during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/aeddfad51a374dd9bf119abfceeb91ac/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve reacts after being hit by a pitch thrown by Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ross Stripling during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)