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Muncy's homer fuels Athletics' comeback win over Astros 7-6

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:37 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Muncy's homer fuels Athletics' comeback win over Astros 7-6

Summary

Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning as the Oakland Athletics rallied from a six-run deficit to defeat the Houston Astros 7-6 on August 23, 2026. The Athletics scored six runs in the fifth inning, starting with Brian Serven's three-run homer. Lawrence Butler contributed an RBI double, and Tommy White drove in two runs to tie the game 6-6. Muncy's homer gave Oakland the lead for good. Jack Perkins earned the win with five innings of relief pitching. Hogan Harris secured the save. The Astros' three-run first inning featured a two-run homer from Jose Altuve. Houston manager Joe Espada missed the game due to a family emergency. Oakland will host the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series starting tomorrow.

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By the Numbers

•Athletics rallied from a 6-0 deficit to win.
•Muncy’s solo homer came in the seventh inning.
•Brian Serven initiated the rally with a three-run homer.
•Houston scored three runs in the first and two in the fourth.
•Athletics face the Twins next; Astros travel to New York.

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9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Muncy's solo homer caps off A's rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

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Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning and the Athletics rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Sunday. Brian Serven hit a three-run shot, his fourth, that began the six-run rally in the fifth inning. Lawrence Butler had an RBI double, and Tommy White drove in two to even the score 6-6.
— Yahoo Sports

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