Astros blank Mariners 7-0 behind strong bullpen effort

Astros Strike Early

The Houston Astros secured a decisive 7-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. The away team took an early lead in the first inning when Yordan Alvarez singled to right field, allowing Jose Peña to score from first base. This play established the initial 1-0 advantage for Houston.

Power Play Extends Lead

The Astros expanded their margin significantly in the third inning. Carlos Correa, Walker, and others contributed to a three-run play that shifted the score to 4-0. Specifically, Walker homered to left field for 377 feet, driving in both Altuve and Diaz. This surge put the game out of reach for the Mariners early in the middle innings.

In the sixth inning, the offensive pressure continued. Paredes added to the total with a solo home run to left field, carrying the ball 372 feet. This hit increased Houston’s lead to 5-0, marking the second of the game’s three total home runs.

Closing Out the Game

The final two runs of the game were recorded in the eighth inning. Alvarez delivered a powerful blow to right field for a 386-foot home run, which also allowed Peña to score. This two-run homer capped the scoring at 7-0, providing the final margin of victory for the visitors.

The pitching performance was a key factor in the shutout. Cristian Javier started for Houston, pitching two innings while allowing one hit and walking two batters while striking out two. He was followed by a deep bullpen that kept Seattle scoreless for the remainder of the game.

Miguel Ullola recorded the win, pitching two scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Bennett Sousa added two scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing one hit. AJ Blubaugh pitched one scoreless inning with one walk, and Logan VanWey finished the game with two scoreless innings and two strikeouts.

For Seattle, Logan Gilbert took the loss after four innings. He allowed ten hits and four earned runs while walking two batters and striking out three. The remaining Mariners relievers, Jose Ferrer, Eduard Bazardo, Carlos Vargas, and Michael Rucker, combined to pitch the final 5.2 innings, allowing three earned runs and seven total hits while striking out six batters and walking four.

The final attendance was 33,382. The Mariners finished the day with a record of 73-84, while the Astros improved to 78-79.

Sources

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