After the A's cut into Houston's lead in the sixth, Springer lended some breathing room with his 20th home run, a leadoff shot opposite right-hander John Axford in the seventh. Fisher added a solo shot off righty Josh Smith in the ninth. Peacock earned the win with 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out eight.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Dynamic duo: With one out in the sixth inning and runners stationed on first and second, A's designated hitter Jed Lowrie roped a double to right-center field. Off the bat, it appeared likely that both runs would score to tie the game, but only one made it in.