Astros at Athletics Game Discussion: 9/26/2026

RHP Hayden Wesneski (5-2, 3.50 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Jack Perkins (3-12, 5.90 ERA) and the Athletics .

BIG WES : Tonight will be the 11th Major League start of the season for RHP Hayden Wesneski, who rejoined the Astros rotation on July 29 after missing 14 months while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Since his return, he's been one of the Astros best starters, leading the club in wins (5) and ranking second in innings (54.0), while pitching through the 5th inning in eight of his 10 starts.

THE POSTSEASON CHASE: The Astros and Rangers are locked in a tight race down the stretch for the AL West with the two teams having the same record with two games left to play. The Astros own the tiebreaker over the Rangers with a season series victory (9-4 record).