Game #162: Astros at Athletics Game Thread

The Athletics are set to conclude their 2026 season against the Houston Astros in Sacramento for Game 162. While the 64-97 Athletics are locked into fourth place in the AL West, the 80-81 Astros are tied with the Texas Rangers atop the division and must win to clinch a postseason berth via tiebreaker.

Right-hander Seth Johnson starts a bullpen game for manager Mark Kotsay's Athletics, while the Astros send right-hander Peter Lambert to the mound. The Athletics lineup also features the returns of infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and catcher Brian Serven from recent injuries.