OAKLAND — Matt Chapman’s solo home run leading off the sixth inning and power pitching by Frankie Montas, Lou Trivino and Blake Treinen led the Athletics to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday night at the Coliseum.
It was the first win for Oakland (11-10) over the Astros (12-6), who swept a three-game series in Houston and beat the A’s 9-1 Tuesday night.
Montas (3-1) gave up three hits and one run with two walks and six strikeouts, throwing 88 pitches with 58 strikes.
After recording the first out in the seventh on a ground ball, manager Bob Melvin went for Lou Trivino after a an opposite-field single by Josh Reddick.