Jack Perkins pitched 5 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits with 5 walks and 6 strikeouts, earning the win as the Athletics defeated the Astros 7-6 on August 23, 2026.
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Perkins, in his second year with the Athletics, pitched 90 1/3 innings during the 2026 regular season. His record was 3-9 with an ERA of 6.68, along with a WHIP of 1.48 over 31 games. Notably, in a game against the Houston Astros on August 23, 2026, he secured a win by pitching 5 innings and allowing just 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts.
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