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Spence hits 3 homers in Astros win
Rookie Lucas Spence hits three home runs in single game, keeps Astros tied for AL West lead
In brief
Rookie Lucas Spence hits three home runs in single game, keeps Astros tied for AL West lead Spence becomes third player in MLB history to hit first three career homers in one game Originally reported by Mlb.
Spence's historic game
Rookie Lucas Spence hits three home runs in one game, becoming third player in MLB history to do so.
“It was really shocking, to be honest. Just really trying to get base hits, but sometimes you run into a couple of homers, so it’s always good.”
Astros stay tied
Astros keep first-place tie with Rangers after 7-5 win over A’s at Sutter Health Park.
“We ran into a hitter tonight that had a career night, and that happens in this game sometimes.”
Spence's homers
Spence hits first homer off Mason Barnett in second inning, second off Scott Blewett in seventh, third off Elvis Alvarado in ninth.
“It’s a great moment. I enjoy watching young players come up here on the biggest stage there is.”
Historic feat
Spence joins Joshua Báez and Seby Zavala as only players to hit first three career homers in same game.
“It’s kind of crazy. Even just to be a big leaguer is still crazy.”
Spence's journey
Spence was recalled from Houston taxi squad Wednesday after Daulton Varsho’s wrist injury.
“I was late on a lot of fastballs last night, and I talked to some coaches here and worked on some things.”
Bullpen performance
Miguel Ullola throws three scoreless innings after starter Peter Lambert lasted 2 and 2/3 innings.
“These kids, they’re coming up here and want to be part of this. We need them to step up.”
What to remember
Spence becomes third player in MLB history to hit first three career homers in one game
