The Astros defeated the A's 7-3 on June 16, 2025, powered by homers from Kyle Tucker & Yordan Alvarez. Despite Brent Rooker's double, Oakland's skid hits three.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another tough result for the Oakland Athletics. The green and gold dropped their third straight game on Monday, falling 7-3 to the division-rival Houston Astros at Sutter Health Park. An early deficit proved too much to overcome, sinking the A's to 26-44 on a season that continues to test the patience of the faithful.
Brent Rooker extended his doubles streak to four consecutive games with a two-run double in the sixth inning.
The Astros didn't wait long to make their mark, and they did it with power. A three-run homer by Kyle Tucker in the third inning was the back-breaker, followed by a solo shot from Yordan Alvarez in the fifth that chased starter JP Sears from the game. Sears battled through 4.2 innings but was tagged for five runs (four earned) on seven hits. The bullpen held its own, allowing just two more runs over the final 4.1 innings, but the damage was already done.
If you're looking for positives, look no further than Brent Rooker and JJ Bleday. Rooker provided the A's biggest offensive spark with a two-run double in the sixth, extending his personal doubles streak to four games. He's been one of the most consistent bats in the lineup. Meanwhile, Bleday collected two of Oakland's seven hits, marking his 20th multi-hit game of the season. Despite these individual efforts, the team as a whole couldn't string enough together against the Houston pitching staff.
While the action was disappointing on the field, it was non-existent off of it. Monday brought no roster moves, no trades, no exciting news from the farm system, and no major team announcements. Even the typically active social media accounts were muted after the loss. For a team in the midst of a losing streak, the silence can be deafening, leaving fans to wonder when—or if—any changes or reinforcements might be on the way.
With the loss, the A's fall to 26-44 and are now squarely focused on snapping this three-game skid. The team will need to flush this result quickly and come back tomorrow with a new game plan. The bats, led by the hot-hitting Rooker, need more support, and the starting pitching must find a way to keep the Astros in the park. Here's hoping Tuesday brings a different story for the green and gold.
