In a high-scoring affair, the Oakland Athletics could not stop the bleeding against the Houston Astros, losing 11-5. Both starters were out of this one early, with Oakland's Aaron Brooks lasting just four inning plus one batter, and Collin McHugh allowing five runs in 5u2153 innings himself. Each of Oakland's five relievers in this game allowed a run apiece, save Pat Venditte, who allowed two.
Billy Butler, however, continued to stay hot, hitting his 11th home run to lead off the fifth inning and adding a run-scoring single in the sixth.