A's rally from early deficit to top Astros 7-6 on August 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Oakland Athletics overcame a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Houston Astros 7-6 on August 23. After trailing early, the A's scored six runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Brian Serven. Max Muncy hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning to secure the victory. This win marks the A's second consecutive series victory against teams currently fighting for a postseason berth. Manager Mark Kotsay praised the team's resilience and highlighted player development amid roster challenges.
- •A's scored six runs in the fifth inning to tie the game.
- •Max Muncy hit a game-winning homer in the seventh.
- •Oakland took two of three games from Houston.
- •Brady Basso and Jack Perkins contributed to the pitching effort.
- •A's missing two-thirds of their Opening Day lineup.
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — A's Beat Astros in Exact Type of Win They Needed
"The positives the A's have been searching for all showed up in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Houston Astros.
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