Fansided · Apr 10, 2021
Astros: bullpen collapses late again, while Paredes hits IL
HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Joe Smith #38 of the Houston Astros looks on after giving up a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on April 09, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros dropped their second loss of the season, as the Oakland A’s win their first game against the Astros this season. While the bats were ice cold throughout the game, Lance McCullers Jr. only surrendered one run through five innings with six strikeouts. As his second start almost mirrored his first one, the right-hander was happy to have fans back at Minute Maid Park for the first time sine the 2019 World Series.