HOUSTON -- Following Tuesday night's bizarre loss in Houston, the A's bounced back in a big way Wednesday, jumping out to a 6-0 lead in support of starter Chris Bassitt.
Chad Pinder's three-run homer in the fourth highlighted the assault against Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., whose wild ways proved costly.
McCullers Jr. issued consecutive walks to Marcus Semien and Jed Lowrie in the opening frame, setting up a two-run double off the bat of Khris Davis, who extended his hitting streak to a career-high 13 games.