# Spence hits 3 homers in Astros win

> Rookie Lucas Spence hits three home runs in single game, keeps Astros tied for AL West lead
- Title: Spence hits 3 homers in Astros win · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Spence becomes third player in MLB history to hit first three career homers in one game