Lopez closes ’26 on a high note, looking forward to ’27

WEST SACRAMENTO — A premature ending due to injury dampened what was a promising 2025 rookie campaign for Jacob Lopez. One year later, the Athletics left-hander finished his season on his terms, and he finished it strong. Making his final start of 2026, Lopez produced arguably his best outing of the year in Friday’s 6-5 A’s victory over the Astros at Sutter Health Park, limiting Houston to one run on two hits and two walks with four strikeouts across six innings. Lopez was well on his way to closing his season with a bang over the second half. Recalled from…