In the first inning against Houston, Jason Hammel picked up right where he left off since coming to the Oakland Athletics. Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jason Hammel throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Houston. Oakland Athletics second baseman Nick Punto dives for a hit by Houston Astros' Carlos Corporan during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Houston. Members of the Oakland Athletics watch from the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Houston.