HOUSTON — Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer early and Jon Singleton had three hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in Houston's four-run eighth inning, and the Astros got a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.
Brent Rooker homered off Ryan Pressly (2-3) with one out in the eighth to tie it at 2.
Yainer Diaz and Kyle Tucker hit consecutive singles with one out in the eighth to chase T.J. McFarland (2-3) and bring on Grant Holman. There were two outs in the inning when Singleton's single to center field scored Diaz to put the Astros on top.
''He has contributed immensely,'' manager Joe Espada said. ''Big hits, he gives you a quality at-bat, finds the barrel, the ability to walk. Jon has done a really, really good job.''
Singleton has seen less playing time lately as Espada has tried different guys at first base.
''You just got to go out there and do your job,'' Singleton said. ''And I'm grateful whenever I get the opportunity for sure.''
Jake Meyers followed with a run-scoring double before the Athletics intentionally walked Heyward to load the bases. Mauricio Dubón singled on a ground ball to left field to score two more, pushing the lead to 6-2.
''When we can stretch it out and get big hits from everyone we find ourselves scoring some runs late in the game,'' Espada said.