Hayden Wesneski throws seven innings in Astros' win over Athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Hayden Wesneski pitched seven strong innings as the Houston Astros secured a 13-2 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. This performance allowed the Astros to rest their bullpen ahead of a critical season finale against the Texas Rangers, which will determine the American League West title. Houston and Texas both stand at 80-81 entering the final game, with the Astros holding the tiebreaker. Manager Joe Espada noted the importance of Wesneski's outing, which followed a challenging stretch for the starting rotation.
- •Wesneski allowed two runs over seven innings.
- •The Astros had 16 hits, including five home runs.
- •Houston and Texas are tied for the AL West lead.
- •Peter Lambert will start for the Astros in the season finale.
- •Both games on Sunday start shortly after 2 p.m. CT.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — How Hayden Wesneski's 'incredible' effort saved Houston Astros' bullpen for season-defining finale
"With Houston desperate for an effective start, Hayden Wesneski gave more than that, providing length to preserve the Astros' relief corps for Sunday's AL West-deciding finale.
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