The Houston Astros and Athletics close the regular season Sunday at Sutter Health Park in a game with enormous postseason implications for Houston.
Sep 24, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Lucas Spence (28) hits a one run home run during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. The home run was his third of the game. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
How to Watch Astros vs Athletics
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 3:05 PM ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV, NBC Sports California, Space City Home Network
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
The Astros enter Game 162 tied with the Texas Rangers atop the AL West, but Houston owns the head-to-head tiebreaker. That means an Astros victory clinches the division regardless of what Texas does against Minnesota.
Houston enters the finale with plenty of momentum after crushing the Athletics 13-2 on Saturday. Jeremy Peña went 4-for-6 with two home runs and four RBIs, while Yordan Alvarez launched a three-run homer as part of a five-homer night for the Astros. Peña, Alvarez and Isaac Paredes combined for nine hits and eight RBIs.
The Astros will turn to Peter Lambert on short rest after he threw 62 pitches Thursday, making Houston’s rested bullpen particularly important in a win-and-in situation. First pitch is scheduled for 3:05 PM ET Sunday, with coverage on Space City Home Network and NBC Sports California.
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