Game #161: Astros at A’s Game Thread

The Athletics host the Houston Astros in the penultimate game of the 2026 MLB season. Houston remains in contention for the American League West division title and a postseason berth alongside the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, the Athletics are playing in a spoiler role after experiencing a midseason collapse that resulted in their fifth consecutive losing season.

Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins will make his final start of the year, carrying a 3-12 record and a 5.90 ERA. He will face Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski, who enters with a 5-2 record and a 3.50 ERA after returning from Tommy John surgery earlier this season.