Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) and Jason Heyward (22) celebrate in the dugout after Heyward's two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers (6) beats the throw to Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers, left, as he scores on an RBI single by Mauricio Dubon during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) high-fives Zack Gelof (20) at the dugout after after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros' Jason Heyward mugs for the dugout camera as he celebrates his two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros' Jon Singleton (28) and Jason Heyward (22) celebrate after they both scored on the two-run home run by Heyward against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mitch Spence throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)