Athletics begin series against versatile Astros offense

While improving to 9-3 in September and moving one win closer to securing the best record in the American League, the Houston Astros utilized a different path of success against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

Houston (93-50), which will host the Oakland A's for a four-game series starting Thursday, completed a sweep of its three-game road series and seven-game season series sweep of the Tigers with a 2-1 victory.

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