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Muncy’s Solo Homer Caps Off A’s Rally as Oakland Beats Houston 7-6

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Athletics rallied from a six-run deficit to defeat the Houston Astros 7-6, with Max Muncy hitting a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning.
The Astros established a commanding 6-0 lead behind early home runs from Jose Altuve and Isaac Paredes, while bench coach Omar managed the team in the absence of Joe Espada.
Brian Serven sparked the comeback with a three-run shot in the fifth inning, while Lawrence Butler and Tommy White added key RBIs and Jack Perkins threw five innings of relief.
Yordan Alvarez drew three intentional walks, setting a franchise record with his 28th of the season, while Hogan Harris secured the victory for the Athletics with his 13th save.
The Athletics host the Twins for a three-game series starting Monday, while the Astros have Monday off before beginning a three-game series against the Yankees in The Bronx.

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Muncy's solo homer caps off A's rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

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.

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

HOUSTON -- Brian Serven homered as part of a six-run fifth, Max Muncy hit a go-ahead home run and Jack Perkins earned his first win since April as the Athletics rallied for a 7-6 win over the Astros on Sunday afternoon in the rubber game of this series at Daikin

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