Athletics Sweep Houston Astros 7-1 on July 27, 2025: Ginn Shines, Andujar & Langeliers Homer

Sunday, July 27th, 2025

Athletics Sweep Astros 7-1 Behind Andujar, Langeliers Homers and Ginn's Shutout Performance

HOUSTON — Miguel Andujar and Shea Langeliers homered in the first inning, J.T. Ginn threw six shutout innings, and the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros 7-1 on Sunday, completing a four-game series sweep.

Andujar, starting in the leadoff spot for the first time in his nine-year career, launched a home run on Colton Gordon's fifth pitch. Later in the inning, with two outs, Langeliers sent a 3-0 fastball over the left field train tracks for his 17th home run of the season.

Langeliers extended his home run streak to three straight games, a career first. He finished the game 2 for 4 with two runs scored.

Ginn (2-2) was dominant, limiting the Astros to just three hits over his longest start of the season. He struck out four batters without issuing a walk.

Colby Thomas contributed with a double, going 1 for 2, and recorded the first RBI of his major league career.

Nick Kurtz, who two days prior made major league history by hitting four home runs in a single game as a rookie, was given the day off. He is currently batting .549 during an impressive 13-game hitting streak.

For the Astros, Colton Gordon (4-3) allowed four runs on six hits over five innings, striking out six.

The Athletics' four-game winning streak and the Astros' four-game losing streak both represent season-highs for their respective teams.

Key Moment

Andujar’s leadoff home run set the tone for the Athletics' commanding win.

Key Stat

Houston's opponents have now scored first in a franchise-record 18 straight games, just one shy of the expansion era record set by the 1987 Orioles.

Up Next

The Athletics will return home to open a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. LHP JP Sears (7-8, 4.98 ERA) is scheduled to start for the A's, facing off against RHP Luis Castillo (7-6, 3.30) for Seattle.

The Astros will also begin a three-game home series on Monday night, hosting the Washington Nationals. LHP Framber Valdez (11-4, 2.67) is slated to pitch for Houston, opposing RHP Brad Lord (2-5, 3.39) for Washington.

In Summary

The Athletics completed a dominant four-game sweep of the Houston Astros, securing a 7-1 victory in the final game. Key offensive contributions came from Miguel Andujar and Shea Langeliers, who both homered in the first inning, with Langeliers extending his home run streak to three games. On the pitching side, J.T. Ginn delivered a stellar performance with six shutout innings. This win marks a season-high four-game winning streak for the Athletics, while the Astros are now on a season-high four-game losing streak, notably allowing opponents to score first in 18 consecutive games. Both teams will play home series next, with the Athletics hosting the Mariners and the Astros welcoming the Nationals.

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