Astros' Bench Delivers in the Clutch!
The Turning Point: A 4-Run 8th-inning Rally Sparked by Unlikely Heroes
Houston's Bench Mob Shines Bright:
The Astros' bench players stepped up to the plate in a big way on Tuesday night, delivering a crucial 4-run rally in the 8th inning to secure a victory over the Oakland Athletics.
With the Astros trailing 3-0 heading into the 8th, pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubon started the rally with a leadoff single. Two batters later, Chas McCormick drove in Dubon with a game-tying double.
The inning continued to unravel for the A's when Aledmys Díaz singled home McCormick. David Hensley followed with an RBI single of his own, and an error by Oakland's Sheldon Neuse allowed a fourth run to score.