HOUSTON -- The Oakland Athletics werent concerned when they were down by two runs entering the seventh inning on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Kevin Huerter Jersey . They hit three homers after the seventh inning in the first two games of the series combined and saw no reason their late flashes of power would stop in this one. Coco Crisp hit a two-run homer in Oaklands three-run seventh inning to help the Athletics to a 4-3 win over the Astros on Wednesday. "What it does is it gives us the confidence that we can come back," manager Bob Melvin said of the late homers. "And then we know that when we get a guy on base were one hit away from being in a better position than we were." The As trailed by two before an RBI double by Eric Sogard with one out cut the deficit to 3-2 and chased starter Bud Norris. Crisp launched his home run off Travis Blackley (1-1) to the Crawford Boxes in left field to put Oakland on top. "I dont think we rely on home runs, we just got up there and battle," Crisp said. "It just so happens thats how this series broke down. We just go out there and battle and try to manufacture runs in any way that we can." Blackley was disappointed that he didnt execute against Crisp. "I just didnt do my job," he said. "I got ahead like I was trying to do and I just left one about three inches too high and he did his job well and took care of it." John Jaso had a solo homer in the first inning for the As, who have won 11 of 12 against Houston this season. It was the 21st win for Oakland in a one-run game which is the most in the American League. A.J. Griffin (9-7) allowed six hits and three runs and tied a season-high with eight strikeouts in 6 1-3 innings for the win. "I felt like I had the best stuff Ive had this year," he said. "My lanes were good to the plate with all my pitches. I felt like I was doing a good job of keeping my delivery the same for every pitch and keeping them off-balance for the most part. That was the most locked in Ive felt in a long time, pretty much all year." He continued to be plagued by the long ball though, giving up two more on Wednesday to give him 23 this season which is tied for second-most in the majors. He joked about adding to his home run total. "Thats pretty me, I guess," he said. Jose Altuve tied it at 1 with a homer in the fourth inning and Carlos Corporans two-run homer gave Houston a 3-1 lead in the sixth. Norris yielded four hits and three runs with seven strikeouts in 6 1-3 innings. It could be the last start for Norris as an Astro at Minute Maid Park with the trade deadline approaching and Houston embarking on a 10-game road trip. As the highest paid player on this rebuilding team with a $3 million salary, Norris, who has spent his entire career with the Astros, has been the subject of trade speculation. "Its something that I prepared myself for last night and the days leading up to it," Norris said. "So it definitely was a little emotional and the fans really knew about it too which was pretty special. I just went out there and threw a good ball game as best I could and gave my team a chance to win. Unfortunately it was a tough one." Norris pitched better than he had in his last two tough starts where he allowed 17 hits and 13 runs combined in two losses. The Astros had a chance to tie it in the eighth inning with runners at first and second and one out. But Jesse Chavez retired Corporan before Ryan Cook came in and got Brett Wallace on a flyout to end the threat. Cook remained in for the ninth and got his second save. Jasos homer to with one out in the first inning gave Oakland a 1-0 lead. Norris got right back on track after that and struck out Josh Donaldson and Jed Lowrie to end the inning. Griffin didnt allow a hit until Marc Krauss singled with two outs in the third inning. Altuve opened Houstons fourth with his fourth home run of the season to tie it. Jason Castro hit a double with one-out in the sixth before Corporans two-out shot to the seats in right field put Houston up 3-1. Norris had retired seven in a row before Jaso walked to start the sixth inning. Norris then plunked Josh Donaldson, but he escaped the jam by sitting down the next three batters, ending the inning by striking out Brandon Moss. Yoenis Cespedes was back in the lineup after not starting five games because of a sore left wrist and hit a single in the second inning. The Home Run Derby champ made his first appearance since the All-Star break as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday night. NOTES: Jaso was replaced at catcher by Derek Norris for the eighth inning after taking a ball off his mask. He had a headache and Melvin said he would be monitored for possible symptoms of a concussion. ... 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The plan potentially serves the program well in the future, too, because recruits can see a lot of players getting a chance as underclassmen to take the field for the Wolverines (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) .Michigan opponents, including Maryland (5-3, 2-3) on Saturday at the Big House, are left preparing for a lot of different players when Wilton Speight hands off.Harbaugh acknowledged all of those benefits Monday, but didnt want to talk too much about the topic to perhaps keep opponents guessing.Michigans running backs -- DeVeon Smith, Chris Evans, Karan Higdon and Ty Isaac -- combine for nearly 33 carries and 203 yards rushing per game. None of them is averaging 12 rushing attempts or has run for more than 450 yards this season.Smith, a senior, gets the ball the most and still is averaging just 11.3 carries and 56 yards rushing a game.A freshman, Evans, and a sophomore, Higdon, with 53 carries apiece this season show talented tailbacks will get an opportunity to play as merited under Harbaugh. Fullbacks traditionally get a chance to flourish with Harbaugh and Khalid Hill is the latest example, running for eight touchdowns on 19 carries.Just when defenses are keying in on the backfield, the Wolverines run end-arounds to wide receivers Eddie McDoom and Jehu Chesson. And just to keep teams even more busy with theiir scouting reports, they have to spend time looking at how Peppers runs with the ball off shotgun snaps. Cheap Womens Hawks Jerseys. When Michigan practices, everyone in the backfield knows theyre auditioning for playing time.It makes you better as a competitor, Higdon said. It makes you better as a player knowing that you got someone who can easily step up and take your spot or take your opportunities.Harbaugh loves to find creative ways to put the ball in Peppers hands. Harbaugh sounds as if he might want to even more after watching him return a fumble for a 2-point conversion toward the end of Saturdays 33-23 win at Michigan State .I heard a sonic boom, Harbaugh said. I thought some parachutes were going to come out.None of Michigans players are going to come out publicly and say they want 15 to 20 carries a game because that would go against Harbaughs team-first mantra. Getting the ball less may also cut down on wear and tear, giving players a better chance of staying healthy in college and perhaps in the NFL.I definitely see how the logic is working, Higdon said. 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