Bolte and Stefanic drive in runs as Athletics edge Astros 6-5
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Henry Bolte and Michael Stefanic each recorded two RBIs during a critical sixth inning, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 victory against the Houston Astros on September 26, 2026. The game took a turn when an error by Jose Altuve allowed the A’s to capitalize and score multiple runs. Jacob Lopez pitched six innings for the Athletics, striking out four and allowing only one run. Despite the loss, the Astros maintain their lead in the AL West, aided by Texas' defeat to Minnesota. Houston has a chance to clinch a postseason spot with a win in their next matchup against Oakland.
- •Bolte and Stefanic both hit two-run singles in the sixth.
- •Lopez allowed one run and struck out four in six innings.
- •Astros' Altuve committed a crucial error leading to A's runs.
- •Oakland’s win keeps the team competitive in divisional standings.
- •Houston can clinch a postseason berth with a win Saturday.
- 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros miss a chance to extend lead in AL West with a sloppy loss to the Athletics
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Bolte and Stefanic each hit 2 RBIs in sixth to lift Athletics past Astros 6-5
"Henry Bolte and Michael Stefanic both drove in two runs in the sixth inning, and Jacob Lopez tossed four strikeouts in the Athletics’ 6-5 win over the Houston Astros on Friday, assuring the AL West champion will be baseball’s first postseason team without a winning record in a full season. The Astros still lead the AL West following Texas' 10-2 loss to the Twins. Lopez (7-5) went six innings, giving up two hits and one run.
"A missed double play allowed the A's to score 6 runs in the 6th inning to take a 6-5 win and leave Astros tied in AL West with 2 games to go.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 5:44 AMHouston Astros miss a chance to extend lead in AL West with a sloppy loss to the Athletics
A missed double play allowed the A's to score 6 runs in the 6th inning to take a 6-5 win and leave Astros tied in AL West with 2 games to go.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 5:16 AMBolte and Stefanic each hit 2 RBIs in sixth to lift Athletics past Astros 6-5
Henry Bolte and Michael Stefanic both drove in two runs in the sixth inning, and Jacob Lopez tossed four strikeouts in the Athletics’ 6-5 win over the Houston Astros on Friday, assuring the AL West champion will be baseball’s first postseason team without a winning record in a full season. The Astros still lead the AL West following Texas' 10-2 loss to the Twins. Lopez (7-5) went six innings, giving up two hits and one run.
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