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Astros face Athletics in key game on September 24, 2026

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Astros face Athletics in key game on September 24, 2026
Summary

The Houston Astros play the Oakland Athletics on September 24 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA. RHP Peter Lambert starts for the Astros against RHP Mason Barnett. This matchup is significant as both teams are concluding their regular seasons, with the Astros engaged in a tight race with the Texas Rangers for the AL West division title. With four games remaining, the Astros and Rangers are tied in standings but the Astros have the tiebreaker advantage. Yordan Alvarez is in contention for the AL MVP, leading multiple offensive categories.

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  • •Astros and Athletics meet for the first game of a four-game series.
  • •Peter Lambert has been the Astros' most consistent starter this season.
  • •Astros are tied with the Rangers for AL West, holding the tiebreaker.
  • •Yordan Alvarez leads the American League in multiple offensive categories.
  • •Game time is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. CT.
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  • 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Astros at Athletics Game Discussion 9/24/2026
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TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros will continue their final road trip of the regular season with the first game of a four -game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA…RHP Peter Lambert (8-10) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Mason Barnett (1-4) and the Athletics. THE […]

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