Athletics @ Astros · Aug 23, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Aug 23, 2026

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Muncy's clutch homer seals series win after A's claw back from 6-0 hole

HOUSTON -- After rallying late on Saturday night against the Astros, Lawrence Butler said no lead was safe against the Athletics. Down six runs midway through Sunday afternoon’s series finale, the A’s proved that was true. Brian Serven homered as part of a six-run fifth, Max Muncy hit a go-ahead

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Max Muncy's homer completes Athletics' comeback00:03:12

The Athletics' six-run 5th inning and Max Muncy's go-ahead homer in the 7th completes the team's 7-6 comeback win over the Astros

Condensed Game: ATH@HOU - 8/23/2600:11:51

Condensed Game: Max Muncy and the Athletics take on Jose Altuve and the Astros on August 23, 2026

Athletics tie game with six-run inning00:01:41

Brian Serven's three-run homer lead the Athletics to a six-run 5th inning to tie the game against the Astros

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Athletics @ Astros · 7–6

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