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Houston Astros 7, Athletics 5: final score and stats

Houston Astros beat Athletics, Houston Astros 7 to Athletics 5, on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, California. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Athletics vs Houston Astros.

MLBThursday, September 24, 2026
Final
Athletics logoAthletics63-965
DateSep 24, 2026
Start time9:40 PM ET
VenueSutter Health Park, Sacramento, California
TVMLB.TV
Attendance9,367

Line score

Team123456789R
Houston Astros0300011117
Athletics0040000105

Top performers

Houston Astros
Batting AverageLucas Spence · 3-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R
Home RunsLucas Spence · 3-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R
Runs Batted InLucas Spence · 3-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R
MLB RatingLucas Spence · 3-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R
Athletics
Batting AverageZack Gelof · 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
Home RunsZack Gelof · 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
Runs Batted InJeff McNeil · 2-4, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, R, K
MLB RatingZack Gelof · 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Team comparison

Houston AstrosAthletics
Runs per game
3.0
-
Runs allowed per game
6.5
-
79-80Record63-96
1st in AL WestStanding4th in AL West
0-0Road record / home record0-0
LLLast 5
L2Streak-

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Houston Astros
Carlos Correa SS · Ankle - Surgery
Out
Brandon Walter SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Joey Loperfido LF · Hip - Surgery
Out
Athletics
Gunnar Hoglund SP · Hip - Surgery
Out
Justin Sterner RP · Knee - Surgery
Out
Tyler Soderstrom LF · Hip - Surgery
Out
Brent Rooker DH · Knee - Surgery
Out
Max Muncy 3B · Knee - Surgery
Out

Box score

Houston Astros

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Jeremy Pena1-5501000114.274.324.466
Yordan Alvarez1-4401001123.315.432.600
Jorge Barrosa0-000000000.199.288.340
Isaac Paredes1-4411111024.261.359.445
Jose Altuve0-440000029.250.306.398
Yainer Diaz0-4400000214.279.308.455
Christian Walker2-4422110114.223.295.415
Cam Smith1-4411000215.208.273.386
Lucas Spence3-4433530012.205.286.432
Christian Vazquez1-4401000114.207.261.322
Team10-373771075210139

Houston Astros

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Peter Lambert2.264426262-403.8762
Bryan King1.110003023-175.2823
Miguel Ullola3.010003035-252.3035
Bennett Sousa0.221102113-115.1013
Bryan Abreu1.110010014-93.7314
Team9.011553143147-102147

Athletics

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Henry Bolte0-5500000419.275.358.402
Lawrence Butler3-5503000221.239.328.399
Shea Langeliers1-5511000119.265.329.482
Jeff McNeil2-4412310114.267.316.374
Zack Gelof2-3322221017.259.326.484
Donovan Walton1-330100017.270.367.464
Tommy White0-110000013.250.269.328
Carlos Cortes0-3300000215.253.319.402
Michael Stefanic1-110100001.320.370.360
Denzel Clarke0-000000000.153.238.167
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer0-3300001214.379.406.530
Jonah Heim1-3311001017.202.261.368
Team11-363651153314147

Athletics

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Mason Barnett6.044428287-547.0287
Scott Blewett1.031100118-132.8018
Chris Roycroft1.011102114-86.2714
Elvis Alvarado1.021100120-114.0020
Team9.010772105139-86139

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · vs Chicago White SoxL 3-7
Sep 29, 2026 · vs Chicago White SoxL 3-6

Season series

HOU wins series 3-1
Sep 27, 2026HOU 9, ATH 0
Sep 26, 2026HOU 13, ATH 2
Sep 25, 2026HOU 5, ATH 6
Sep 24, 2026HOU 7, ATH 5

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Astros vs Athletics?

Houston Astros won, 7-5, on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

What was the final score of Houston Astros vs Athletics?

Houston Astros 7, Athletics 5.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Astros: Lucas Spence (3-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R batting average). Athletics: Zack Gelof (2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB batting average).

Where is Houston Astros vs Athletics played?

Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, California.

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