That was a rough series in Houston. The Oakland A’s got swept in three games, and it showed. The once-hot rotation teamed up to allow 13 runs in 11u2154 innings, the lineup managed just two runs in the first two games combined, Lou Trivino allowed a crucial homer to a No. 9 hitter, and Blake Treinen blew a save in the finale and then walked in the walk-off run. Even though two of the losses were by only one run, it still felt like the A’s were thoroughly beaten.
It may serve as some solace that the Astros are an elite team, and are probably the favorites to win the World Series this year.