{
  "id": 10140820,
  "title": "Astros Blowout A’s 13-2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/astros-blowout-as-13-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T04:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/astros-blowout-13-2-045345388.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a lopsided defeat, the Athletics fell 13-2 to the Houston Astros in their final game of the 2026 MLB season. Starting pitcher Jack Perkins struggled early, giving up a run in the first inning and then two more in the second. The Astros capitalized on multiple mistakes by the A’s defense, notably when shortstop Jeremy Peña mishandled a potential double-play grounder, allowing Zack Gelof to score the A’s first run. Despite a fourth-inning rally, the A’s were unable to close the gap as Yordan Alvarez smashed three home runs for Houston, including a game-high 42nd homer, pushing the Astros' lead to a staggering 11-2. The A’s bullpen continued to struggle, with Yunior Tur and Ronel Blanco looking ineffective against major-league hitters. With a double-digit lead secured, it appeared the Astros had cemented their place in the playoffs, leaving the Athletics to ponder their postseason fate.",
  "summary": "One Game Left In 2026",
  "key_points": [
    "Houston Astros defeat Athletics 13-2 in final 2026 MLB game.",
    "Jack Perkins struggles, allowing 5 runs in 4 innings.",
    "Yordan Alvarez hits three home runs, including 42nd of season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}