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Astros collapse against Athletics, tie Rangers atop AL West

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:27 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Astros collapse against Athletics, tie Rangers atop AL West

Summary

The Houston Astros took an early 6-0 lead against the Oakland Athletics on August 23 but ultimately lost 7-6 at Daikin Park. After a solid start from Cristian Javier, who struck out five batters in four innings, the Astros' pitching faltered in the fifth inning, allowing the Athletics to score seven unanswered runs. This defeat capped off a disappointing nine-game homestand, during which the Astros went 3-6 against sub-.500 teams, dropping them into a tie with the Texas Rangers for first place in the American League West. Following this loss, Houston will have a day off before heading to New York for their next series.

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By the Numbers

•Astros blow 6-0 lead in loss to Athletics.
•Cristian Javier struck out five in four innings before pitching struggles.
•Max Muncy hit a key home run to give Athletics the lead.
•Houston went just 3-6 in a critical homestand against poor teams.
•Astros tied with Rangers for AL West lead after the loss.

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10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros blow big lead to last-place Athletics to sink into tie atop AL West

What they're saying

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The Astros jumped out to a six-run lead against the Athletics, but couldn't hold it. They also couldn't hold their division lead after a disastrous nine-game homestand against subpar teams.
— Yahoo Sports

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