For as difficult as it is for one singular player to carry his team to a victory, Brent Rooker nearly did that on Wednesday. Having already slugged a pair of home runs as part of a then-4-for-4 afternoon,

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BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics. The Athletics are 29-44 overall and 12-23 in home games. The Athletics are third in the AL with 90 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game.

Brent Rooker launches a solo home run to left field to extend the Athletics' lead to 2-0 in the top of the 3rd inning

Jacob Wilson had three hits and two RBIs, Brent Rooker drove in the tiebreaking run and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4.