The A’s open their final four-game series of 2026 against Houston, tied for first in the AL West. Oakland has 63 wins after beating the Angels 7-3, ruling out a 100-loss season; the Astros need every game in the set.
The A’s have won two straight and can play spoiler: the article says taking at least two games could help send a team with a losing record to the playoffs. Texas is also in the AL West race at 78-80. First pitch is listed for 6:40, and Oakland had not announced its starting pitchers.
A video shared in the article shows catcher Brian Serven leaving under his own power after being hit in the face by a pitch while trying to bunt. The article says Oakland may need an extra catcher for the Houston series.
