Severino, Urias Lead A's Past AL West-Leading Astros 5-2

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Luis Severino struck out eight in seven innings and Luis Urias homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros in their MLB game on July 24, 2025, at 7:10 PM.

Severino (4-11) allowed four hits and two earned runs as the A’s snapped a four-game skid. Mason Miller earned his 20th save.

Urias hit his eighth homer in the sixth inning and finished with two hits. Nick Kurtz went 3 for 5 with an RBI double in the two-run fourth inning. Max Schuemann also knocked in a run in the inning on a fielder’s choice grounder.

Christian Walker drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to right field and Victor Caratini scored on a groundout by Cam Smith — all in the seventh inning — for the Astros, who had their four-game winning streak halted.

Jason Alexander (1-1), a former member of the Athletics who was claimed off waivers in May, allowed five earned runs and 11 hits in six innings. The 32-year-old right-hander finished with three strikeouts and two walks.

Key moment

Carlos Cortes made his MLB debut for the A's and went 1 for 3. He had a sacrifice fly, single and scored a run.

Key stat

The Astros went 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position.

Up Next

Athletics LHP Jeffery Springs (8-7) will face Houston RHP Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46) in the second game of the four-game series Friday.

In summary

The Athletics defeated the Houston Astros 5-2 in their MLB game on July 24, 2025, halting the Astros' four-game winning streak. Pitcher Luis Severino was dominant with eight strikeouts over seven innings, while Luis Urias contributed with a key home run. Mason Miller secured his 20th save for the Athletics. Despite some late offense, the Astros struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position throughout the game.

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