Astros overpower Athletics 13-2 in penultimate game of season

The Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 13-2 on September 26, 2026, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. The Astros jumped to an early lead, highlighted by Isaac Paredes' solo home run in the first inning and Yordan Alvarez's three-run homer in the fifth. The Athletics managed to score two runs but struggled against the Astros' pitching, particularly Hayden Wesneski, who threw six scoreless innings. The A's continue to battle with one game remaining in the season as they seek to end their disappointing year on a positive note.

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