Astros Complete Sweep Over As with 5–3 Win Behind Caratinis Clutch Hit
Houston beats Oakland 5–3 in the finale of their May 28 series led by Lance McCullers Jr’s 12 Ks and Victor Caratinis go ahead two run single .
The Houston Astros clinched a 5–3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on May 28 completing a dominant two game sweep at Minute Maid Park . The win improved Houstons record to 30–25 marking their fourth consecutive victory and pushing them five games over 500 for the first time this season .
McCullers Strong Return
Lance McCullers Jr delivered his best outing since returning from injury striking out 12 batters over six innings—a personal season high . Though he allowed three runs his sharp command and presence on the mound kept the Astros in the game . McCullers exited with the score tied giving the bullpen a solid platform to finish strong .
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Dezenzo and Paredes Ignite the Comeback
Houston broke through in the third inning with Isaac Paredes sacrifice fly scoring Zach Dezenzo . Later Dezenzo tied the game again in the fifth with a solo home run . The duos timely contributions kept the Astros within striking distance and energized the crowd .
Caratinis Clutch Moment
In the seventh inning with the bases loaded and one out Victor Caratini delivered the game winning hit—a two run single off As reliever Justin Sterner . The clutch moment reversed Houstons season long struggle in bases loaded situations where they had held the lowest batting average in the majors .
Bullpen Locks It Down
The Astros bullpen trio of Shawn Dubon Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader combined for three shutout innings . Hader was electric in the ninth striking out all three batters he faced to record his 14th save of the season .
Series Recap and Outlook
- May 27 Astros crushed the As 11–1 led by Jose Altuves two home runs and Hunter Browns dominant six inning start .
- May 28 A tighter grittier win driven by pitching depth and timely hitting .
This sweep wraps up a successful home stand for Houston and sets them up with vital momentum heading into their next matchup .