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Scoring Sequence
Isaac Paredes · Jack Perkins
Isaac Paredes opened the scoring in the top of the 1st inning with a two-out solo home run off Jack Perkins.
MLB
September 26, 2026 · Sutter Health Park
Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics Game Analysis — September 26, 2026
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 1 |
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.
HOUScoreOAK
- 1Supports the analysis
Paredes homered to left (374 feet).
1–0 - 3Supports the analysis
Peña homered to center (417 feet), Smith scored.
3–0 - 43–1
Gelof grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Butler scored, McNeil out at second, Langeliers to third.
- 5Supports the analysis
Alvarez homered to right (401 feet), Smith scored and Peña scored.
6–1 - 7
Altuve singled to left, Peña scored, Paredes safe at second on error.
7–1 Walker hit sacrifice fly to right, Paredes scored, Altuve to third.
8–1Spence doubled to right, Altuve scored, Diaz to third.
9–1- 9–2
White singled to left, Gelof scored.
- 8
Peña homered to left (425 feet), Barrosa scored.
11–2 Altuve singled to center, Alvarez scored.
12–2- 9
Spence homered to right (380 feet).
13–2
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- 1–5 · linked
Starting Pitching Appearance
Jack Perkins
Although Jack Perkins generated 9 strikeouts over 5.0 innings, his run prevention was compromised by allowing three home runs accounting for all 6 of his earned runs allowed.
Jack Perkins pitch selection by count
Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (94 valid pitches). - 1–7
Starting Pitching Appearance
Hayden Wesneski
Hayden Wesneski earned the win for the Astros by pitching 7.0 innings, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 6 hits and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts on 82 pitches.
- pitches
- 82
- innings appeared
- 1–7
- 1–9 · linked
Offensive Scoring Plays
Offensive Scoring Plays
Houston hit five home runs in the game—by Isaac Paredes, Jeremy Peña (twice), Yordan Alvarez, and Lucas Spence—producing 9 of their 13 runs.
- 2–3 · linked
Run Prevention Sequencing
Hayden Wesneski
Hayden Wesneski neutralized Oakland scoring opportunities in the 2nd and 3rd innings by inducing inning-ending double plays following base hits.
- ▲ 3
Scoring Sequence
Jeremy Pena · Cam Smith · Jack Perkins
Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in the 3rd inning following a walk to Cam Smith, extending Houston's lead to 3-0.
- ▼ 4
Player Influence
Zack Gelof
Zack Gelof collected two hits in four at-bats and drove in Oakland's first run via a 4th-inning fielder's choice.
- ▲ 5
Scoring Sequence
Yordan Alvarez · Jack Perkins
Yordan Alvarez hit a two-out, three-run home run in the 5th inning to push Houston's lead to 6-1.
- ▲ 6
Bullpen Usage
Scott Blewett · Drew Rom · Nelson Velazquez
Scott Blewett struck out two batters in the top of the 6th inning before Drew Rom entered to retire Nelson Velázquez, leaving two runners stranded.
- 7–9 · linked
Player Influence
Lucas Spence
Lucas Spence went 2-for-5 with an RBI double in the 7th inning and a solo home run in the 9th inning.
- ▼ 7
Player Influence
Tommy White
Tommy White recorded two hits in three at-bats, including an RBI single in the bottom of the 7th inning.
- ▲8–▼8
Scoring Sequence
Jeremy Pena · Jose Altuve · Yunior Tur
Houston added three runs in the 8th inning through a two-run homer by Jeremy Peña and an RBI single by Jose Altuve off Yunior Tur.
- 8–9
Bullpen Usage
Ronel Blanco
Ronel Blanco threw 2.0 scoreless innings in relief for Houston, allowing 0 hits and 1 walk while striking out 3 batters on 30 pitches.
See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.
Houston scored in clean, expensive chunks
HighHouston hit 5 home runs accounting for 9 runs during their 13-2 victory.
Evidence
- Final score 13–2
Top 1
- Paredes homered to left (374 feet).
Top 3
- Peña homered to center (417 feet), Smith scored.
Top 5
- Alvarez homered to right (401 feet), Smith scored and Peña scored.
Top 8
- Peña homered to left (425 feet), Barrosa scored.
Top 9
- Spence homered to right (380 feet).
Not implied
- This does not imply home run projections or approach against other opponents.
Limitations
- Does not track contact metrics for non-scoring batted balls.
Perkins' strikeout total was only half the story
MediumPerkins demonstrated swing-and-miss ability with 9 strikeouts but surrendered three home runs totaling six runs.
Evidence
- Jack Perkins · 5 IP · 5 H · 6 ER · 9 K · 3 BB · 94 pitches · L
Top 1
- Paredes homered to left (374 feet).
Top 3
- Peña homered to center (417 feet), Smith scored.
Top 5
- Alvarez homered to right (401 feet), Smith scored and Peña scored.
Top 1
- Isaac Paredes vs Jack Perkins
Top 3
- Jeremy Pena vs Jack Perkins
Top 5
- Yordan Alvarez vs Jack Perkins
Not implied
- This does not establish fatigue, mechanical breakdown, or poor pitch selection intent.
Limitations
- Does not account for pitch calling intent or environmental factors affecting ball flight.
Jack PerkinsOakland AthleticsWesneski erased the early innings that could have changed it
MediumWesneski erased early Oakland baserunners via consecutive double plays in the second and third innings.
Evidence
Bottom 2
- Zack Gelof vs Hayden Wesneski
- Donovan Walton vs Hayden Wesneski
Bottom 3
- Tommy White vs Hayden Wesneski
- Jonah Heim vs Hayden Wesneski
- Walton lined into double play, to first, Gelof doubled off first.
- Heim grounded into double play, third to second to first, White out at second.
Not implied
- This does not imply an intentional strategy to pitch to contact for double plays.
Limitations
- Does not measure defensive positioning or fielding range on the double plays.
Hayden WesneskiOakland AthleticsThe bullpen turned a bad night into a lopsided one
HighOakland's relief corps surrendered seven earned runs on 11 hits over four combined innings.
Evidence
- Scott Blewett · 0.2 IP · 2 H · 0 ER · 2 K · 0 BB · 17 pitches
- Drew Rom · 1 IP · 5 H · 3 ER · 0 K · 0 BB · 25 pitches
- Yunior Tur · 2.1 IP · 4 H · 4 ER · 2 K · 1 BB · 46 pitches
Not implied
- This does not imply individual reliever capability outside of this specific game context.
Limitations
- Does not account for inherited runners scored vs unearned runs.