However unlikely, Astros always ‘find a way’

HOUSTON — As far as rallies go, this was about improbable as they get for Houston, though manager A.J. Hinch joked it happened just the way he drew it up.

After sleepwalking offensively for 7 2/3 innings Wednesday afternoon, the Astros pulled off perhaps their most unlikely rally of the year by scoring three times with two outs in the eighth to stun the A’s, 4-3, and sweep the series at Minute Maid Park.

The win, which was only Houston’s fifth when trailing after seven innings, capped a 5-1 homestand and sent the club on a crucial road trip to Texas and Cleveland with some momentum.

“We find a way every time,” said second baseman Jose Altuve, who tied the game with an RBI triple before scoring the winning run on Evan Gattis’ single. “Even if we’re losing or whatever, we know we have a chance to come back and win the game. That’s what makes us so good and is really important about this team.”

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