Filed under: Game Thread #124: A’s vs. Astros (2) By JToster Aug 17, 2019, 2:57pm PDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Game Thread #124: A’s vs. Astros (2) Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The Astros cut into the A’s lead, but the good news is that Bassitt got through five and the A’s are up 5-3 with just four innings left to pitch. More From Athletics Nation Updated A’s 40-man Roster Athletics recall Kevin Smith, option Nick Allen to Las Vegas James Kaprielian, A’s look to snap streak against the Pirates Elephant Rumblings: Vegas now “50-50”? A’s drop fifth in a row as they fall to Pirates 5-4 A’s vs. Pirates game thread