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**Oakland A’s Sweep Astros, Extend Losing Streak to Five**

**WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. –** The Oakland Athletics continued their September surge, defeating the Houston Astros 6-0 on Wednesday night and extending Houston’s losing streak to five games. Shea Langeliers led the charge with a stellar 4-for-4 performance, including back-to-back home runs with Tyler Soderstrom in the seventh inning.

The A’s offense, fueled by Langeliers’ hot bat, relentlessly pressured Astros starter Hunter Brown, eventually chasing him after five innings. Nick Kurtz walk and Langeliers and Soderstrom doubles brought in the first run of the game for 1-0 lead. The A’s added to their lead with a two-run double from Brent Rooker. Langeliers hit his 31st home run of the season, followed by Soderstrom’s 25th, effectively sealing the victory.

Luis Severino delivered a strong outing for Oakland, pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and a walk. Hogan Harris followed with a stellar performance, retiring all five batters he faced. Elvis Alvarado closed the door in the ninth, stranding two runners to secure the shutout.

The loss puts the Astros in a precarious position in the American League Wild Card race. They remain one game behind the Detroit Tigers for the final spot with only four games remaining in the season. Adding to the sting, the Seattle Mariners clinched the AL West title earlier in the day.

This marks the seventh consecutive win for the Athletics against the Astros, during which they have outscored Houston 49-12. The A’s, who have been playing their best baseball in September (12-8), are looking for a series sweep on Thursday. J.T. Ginn (4-6, 4.57 ERA) is scheduled to start for Oakland. The Astros have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

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