Let’s start by making one thing clear. When the Oakland A’s lost to the Astros on Wednesday, it was not because of the Crawford Boxes. It was because the A’s pitchers issued 10 walks, and their hitters failed to capitalize on a bases-loaded opportunity in the 7th when they had Houston on the ropes. Oakland had plenty of chances to take control.
However, the play that literally decided the game did involve the Crawford Boxes. With the score tied in the bottom of the 9th, Astros first baseman Tyler White hit a fly to left.
It didn’t look like much off the bat, but it carried over the fence for a walk-off homer.