HOUSTON -- Evan Gattis gave the Astros what they've been unable to find during this five-game losing skid -- a timely hit -- crushing the first pitch he saw from Oakland reliever Fernando Rodriguez for a two-out, go-ahead three-run homer to right field in the seventh, giving Houston a 10-6, come-from-behind win over Oakland and ace Sonny Gray on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
With the win, the Astros padded their cushion for the second American League Wild Card spot, moving 1 1/2 games ahead of the Angels, who swept the Twins in a doubleheader on Saturday.