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The Houston Astros dominated the Oakland Athletics 11–0 on April 4 at Sutter Health Park, delivering a complete offensive and pitching performance. Houston's lineup generated 18 hits with a .870 OPS, including 2 home runs and 11 RBIs, while striking out just 5 times against Oakland's pitching. The Astros' pitching staff was equally dominant, allowing only 5 hits and zero earned runs while recording 13 strikeouts and walking just 3 batters. Oakland's offense was rendered nearly helpless, posting a meager .588 OPS with 13 strikeouts and a .201 batting average across 5 hits. The Athletics' pitching surrendered 11 earned runs on 18 hits while issuing 13 walks, a significant control problem that compounded their struggles. This shutout victory showcased Houston's ability to execute on both sides of the ball, establishing early momentum in the series while exposing Oakland's offensive vulnerability and pitching inconsistency. The Astros' balanced performance—combining power hitting with shutdown pitching—positions them favorably in the AL West race.