A's Struggle, Ginn Shines in Houston | Houston Astros News

The Athletics took another brutal shutout loss to the Astros, their eighth blanking this season — a painful pattern in Houston where they’ve struggled mightily. But there’s hope: pitcher JT Ginn made his 23rd career start in one year, proving he’s on track to become a top-tier starter. Frustration simmers across the roster as they battle against a division-leading Astros squad, still searching for identity while others dominate. With a tough stretch ahead against playoff contenders, the A’s must rely on fundamentals, clutch execution, and grinding out every run — especially after leaving seven runners on base. This season is about resilience, learning from setbacks, and turning pain into power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee0a04aaaee40cad