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Astros surrender 6-run lead in 7-6 defeat against Athletics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:32 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Astros surrender 6-run lead in 7-6 defeat against Athletics

Summary

The Houston Astros suffered a 7-6 loss to the Oakland Athletics on August 23, 2026, after blowing a 6-0 lead. Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Isaac Paredes added another to put the Astros ahead early. However, Cristian Javier faltered in the fifth inning, leading to a three-run home run from Brian Serven and a subsequent tie. The Athletics took the lead for good when Max Muncy hit a solo home run off Steven Okert. The defeat dropped the Astros to 65-66, putting them below.500 and facing a challenging schedule ahead.

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By the Numbers

•Astros led 6-0 before the Athletics rallied.
•Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run in the first inning.
•Cristian Javier struck out eight but allowed three runs in the fifth.
•Max Muncy's solo home run put the Athletics ahead in the sixth.
•Astros are now below.500 for the first time this season.

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11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Blow 6-Run Lead in 7-6 Loss to Lowly A’s

What they're saying

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I have to admit, I was dupped, dead wrong, lured in by ghosts of seasons past along 501 Crawford Street. On the heels of taking the series in San Francisco, I told anyone who would listen that the Astros would “pad their lead” during the upcoming 9 game homestand against the likes of the Mariners, […]
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