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Athletics rally with three runs in eighth to beat Astros 4-3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:12 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Athletics rally with three runs in eighth to beat Astros 4-3

Summary

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 on Saturday night in Houston. The Athletics trailed 3-1 in the eighth inning but mounted a comeback with three runs, starting with a wild pitch that allowed a run. Donovan Walton homered earlier in the game, while Tommy White contributed with three hits. The Astros had taken the lead in the seventh inning, but the Athletics' strong finish secured the victory, snapping a five-game losing streak. The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, though neither team has yet announced its starting pitchers for the game.

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By the Numbers

•Athletics trail 3-1 before scoring three runs in the eighth
•Donovan Walton homers, Tommy White records three hits
•Houston takes lead with a Daulton Varsho homer
•Elvis Alvarado records the save in the ninth
•Final game of the series scheduled for Sunday

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2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Athletics rally with a 3-run 8th inning to beat the Astros 4-3, snapping a 5-game skid

What they're saying

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Donovan Walton homered and Tommy White had three hits as the Athletics used a big eighth inning to rally for a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night and snap a five-game skid. The A’s trailed 3-1 and had runners on second and third with one out in the eighth when they scored on a wild pitch by Bennett Sousa (1-2). Lawrence Butler singled on a grounder to right field to tie it at 3-3.
— Yahoo Sportsby KRISTIE RIEKEN

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