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Astros Blowout A’s 13-2

The Athletics faced the Houston Astros in the penultimate game of the 2026 MLB season. In a season full of blowout losses, how fitting that the A’s suffered another lopsided defeat, falling 13-2 as the team’s league-worst pitching staff once…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 4:53 AM
Astros Blowout A’s 13-2
Key Things to Know
  • The Houston Astros defeated the Athletics 13-2 in their penultimate 2026 regular season game.
  • Isaac Paredes, Jeremy Peña, and Yordan Alvarez all hit home runs for Houston.
  • Athletics starting pitcher Jack Perkins allowed six runs on five hits across five innings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Houston Astros secured a dominant 13-2 victory over the Athletics in the penultimate game of the 2026 MLB season. Houston built an early lead through home runs by Isaac Paredes, Jeremy Peña, and a three-run blast from Yordan Alvarez off Athletics starter Jack Perkins. Perkins took the loss after conceding six runs across five innings.

Athletics hitters managed only two runs against Astros starter Hayden Wesneski, with Zack Gelof driving in a run in the fourth inning and Tommy White adding an RBI single in the seventh. Houston's potent offense capitalized on Athletics pitching struggles to comfortably close out the lopsided win.

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