A’s seek 50th win against Astros with Jacob Lopez starting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The Oakland Athletics face the Houston Astros tonight, August 22, 2026, at 6:10 PM ET. The A’s look to secure their 50th win after losing the series opener yesterday. Jacob Lopez will pitch for Oakland, showcasing a solid performance post-All Star Break with a 2.48 ERA. Houston counters with right-hander Hunter Brown, who seeks to regain his form from last season. Both teams are fighting for position as the season approaches its final stretch.
- •A’s dropped the series opener to Astros yesterday.
- •Jacob Lopez has a 2.48 ERA in six post-All Star Break starts.
- •Astros start right-hander Hunter Brown.
- •Game time is set for 6:10 PM ET.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Game #130: A’s at Astros Game Thread
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