A’s Snap Skid, Beat Astros 5-2

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Back in the win column!

The Athletics finally managed to snap their tough 4-game losing streak on Thursday evening, beating the division-rival Astros 5-2 in Houston to start this four-game series off on the right foot for the visitors.

Severino dominates

On the bump for the A’s tonight was Opening Day starter Luis Severino. A lot has been made about his disdain for the temporary home in West Sacramento but at least for tonight he didn’t have to deal with that bandbox.