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BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics hit the road against the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak. Houston has a 33-22 record in home games and a 60-45 record overall. The Astros have the fourth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .322.
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After going 4-2 on the road after the All-Star break, the Astros have lost three in a row at home to the last-place A's.
J.T. Ginn twirled six shutout innings, Shea Langeliers homered for a third consecutive game, and the visiting Athletics completed a stunning four-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-1 victory on Sunday.
The Seattle Mariners took advantage of a down day for the rest of the American League contenders with a 3-1 win against the Athletics on Monday at Sutter Health
Starting in the leadoff spot for the first time in his nine-year career, Andujar homered on Colton Gordon's fifth pitch. With two out, Langeliers sent a 3-0 fastball over the train tracks in left for his 17th home run of the season.