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A's vs Astros Preview: Can Oakland Contain Pena After the Rout? | Beatline Athletics
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The Oakland Athletics (64-97) face the Houston Astros (80-81) in Game Four of their AL West series. After a 13-2 loss where Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer, the A's must navigate a severe injury crisis affecting nine players, including Brent Rooker and Nick Kurtz.
Key figures include Henry Bolte, who drove in two runs in Friday's 6-5 win, and Jacob Lopez, who struck out four batters in that same game. Pitching analysis focuses on Alex Pena's four-hit performance and the A's limited bullpen options like…
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