epa10656811 Houston Astros Alex Bregman (R) hits a single off a pitch by Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian as Oakland Athletics catcher Carlos Perez (L) catches during the second inning of the Major League Baseball (MLB) game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, USA, 26 May 2023. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO