Rooker's Two Homers Lift A's Over Astros 12-10 in 10 Innings

Brent Rooker's walk-off 3-run homer caps wild comeback for Oakland

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:36am

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The Houston Astros blew an early 3-0 lead and a late 10-9 advantage, as the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 12-10 victory in 10 innings. Brent Rooker hit two home runs, including the game-winning shot off Bryan Abreu in the bottom of the 10th, to complete the comeback for the A's.

Why it matters

This back-and-forth game highlighted the Astros' bullpen struggles, as their relievers were unable to hold multiple leads. The loss drops Houston to 6-4 on the season, while the win gets Oakland to 3-6 and snaps a 5-game losing streak.

The details

The Astros jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the 5th inning on a two-run homer by Yordan Alvarez and an RBI single by Cam Smith. However, the A's rallied for five runs in the bottom half, capped by a bases-clearing triple from Tyler Soderstrom off reliever Steven Okert. The Astros tied it at 5-5 in the 7th on a two-run shot by Christian Walker, but Brent Rooker's two-run homer in the bottom of the inning put Oakland back on top 7-5. Houston fought back again to tie it at 9-9 in the 8th, but Rooker's walk-off blast in the 10th gave the A's the victory.

  • The game took place on April 6, 2026.
  • The Astros opened a 3-game series in Denver against the Rockies the following day.

The players

Brent Rooker

An Oakland Athletics outfielder who hit two home runs, including the game-winning 3-run shot in the 10th inning, to lead the A's comeback.

Yordan Alvarez

A Houston Astros designated hitter who hit a two-run homer in the 5th inning to give the Astros an early 3-0 lead.

Bryan Abreu

A Houston Astros relief pitcher who surrendered the walk-off home run to Rooker in the 10th inning.

Tyler Soderstrom

An Oakland Athletics infielder who hit a bases-clearing triple in the 5th inning to give the A's a 4-3 lead.

Christian Walker

A Houston Astros first baseman who hit a two-run homer in the 7th inning to tie the game at 5-5.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to close out games when we have the lead. Our bullpen needs to step up and finish the job.”

— Dusty Baker, Houston Astros Manager

What’s next

The Astros will look to bounce back in their upcoming 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies, while the Athletics hope to build on this comeback win as they continue their homestand.

The takeaway

This wild game showcased the Astros' offensive firepower, but also exposed their bullpen's vulnerability to late-inning collapses. The Athletics, despite their early-season struggles, proved they can rally from behind and pull out dramatic victories.