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A's rally from early deficit to top Astros 7-6 on August 23

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

A's rally from early deficit to top Astros 7-6 on August 23
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — A's Beat Astros in Exact Type of Win They Needed
What they're saying
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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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