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For as difficult as it is for one singular player to carry his team to a victory, Brent Rooker nearly did that on Wednesday. Having already slugged a pair of home runs as part of a then-4-for-4 afternoon,
BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics. The Athletics are 29-44 overall and 12-23 in home games. The Athletics are third in the AL with 90 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game.
Read the recent MLB news and rumors about Brent Rooker for fantasy baseball. Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker had a monster day at the plate
Brent Rooker launches a solo home run to left field to extend the Athletics' lead to 2-0 in the top of the 3rd inning
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