Christian Walker Launches 29th Home Run in Astros' Finale

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, and three runs scored in Sunday's 9-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Walker extended Houston's lead with a sixth-inning solo shot off Scott Blewett for his 29th homer of the year. He enters the postseason riding a hot streak, going 8-for-23 (.348) with four home runs over his last six games, ending the regular season with 87 RBI.