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

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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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  • •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
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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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