A’s Punched By Astros 11-1

Just a couple of days removed from snapping their horrible 11-game losing streak the A’s found themselves in the loss column again on Tuesday evening, getting punched in the mouth by the division-rival Houston Astros 11-1. The Athletics now falling even further behind in the race for the playoffs and the panic button needs to be hit hard and fast as they drop to 23-32.

Sears struggles against Houston’s lineup

Lefty JP Sears got the assignment to kick off this quick series against their division rivals. The 29-year-old got off to a nice start with a scoreless first before getting hit hard in the second inning. A two-out rally against Sears began with a harmless single but was followed by…