Carter’s clutch blast helps Astros sink A’s Chris Carter launched a towering three-run homer in the eighth inning — his team-leading 32nd of the season — to send the Astros to a 4-2 come-from-behind win over the A’s on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park to snap a three-game losing streak. Author: sportallinfo Published: 27 agosto 2014 Categories: MLB