Astros defeat Athletic 3-1 with rookie J.P. France shining

The Houston Astros came out on top against the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Thursday night.

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— Houston Astros (@astros) July 21, 2023

The star of the show was unquestionably J.P. France, as the rookie struck out five while pitching onto the 8th inning.

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“You’ve got to go out there and just take every game as it is. It’s not the same as the one that’s coming up, it’s not the same as the one that just happened,” France said. “I didn’t know that at all. I knew on the road I was pitching a little better, but that’s awesome.”

Jyle Tucker also had a game to remember as he hit a go-ahead two-run double in the 6th.

Alex Bregman homered in the ninth to seal the victory for the Astros.

Seth Brown hit an RBI double in the first for the Athletics on a night they drew just 4,757 and were unable fend off excellent France.