Houston took 2 of 3 in Oakland, pushing their record to 52-50. The series featured 18 doubles (11 from Houston). Chris Carter hit his 22nd home run and drove in RBI number 60, for the Astros.

The AL West:

Rangers 58-44 --
Mariners 54-48 4.0
Athletics 52-49 5.5
Angels 52-50 6.0
Astros 52-50 6.0