Athletics vs. Houston Astros • Aug 22, 2026

In a thrilling contest, the Athletics edged the Astros 4-3 thanks to Jacob Lopez, who threw a gem with 6 innings of 1-run ball and 9 strikeouts, while a late rally in the 8th inning, highlighted by Lawrence Butler's key single, overturned a 3-1 deficit after Daulton Varsho's homer, leading to Elvis Alvarado's perfect save.