JP Sears Throws 6 Strong Innings to Help Athletics Snap Skid Against Astros With 3–1 Win

JP Sears Throws 6 Strong Innings to Help Athletics Snap Skid Against Astros With 3–1 Win
Oakland Athletics pitcher JP Sears throws to a Houston Astros batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., on May 25, 2024 Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo
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OAKLAND, Calif.—JP Sears allowed one unearned run and two hits in six solid innings, Brent Rooker hit a two-run double in the first and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3–1 on Saturday.

It was the A’s first victory over the Astros this season after dropping the first five games. With a win Sunday, Oakland could earn its second straight series win.