Mariners edge Astros 6-5 in 10-inning thriller

Deciding Moments

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 6-5 in a 10-inning contest at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The game featured a late rally by the home team that overturned a four-run deficit. In the top of the 10th inning, Seattle scored the winning runs.

Yandy Diaz led off with a triple to right field, allowing Carlos Alvarez to score. This put the Mariners up 5-4. Next, José Rodríguez drew a walk, scoring J.P.

Crawford. Finally, Nolan Gorman singled to center field, bringing in Arozarena for the go-ahead run. The final score was 6-5 in favor of Seattle.

Game Progression

Houston took an early lead in the bottom of the third inning. José Altuve singled to left field, scoring one run. Then, Paredes hit a sacrifice fly to right field, bringing in Altuve.

The Astros extended their lead when Yandy Diaz homered to left field, a shot that traveled 358 feet and scored Carlos Alvarez. This play accounted for two runs, making it 4-0 Houston. Seattle responded in the bottom of the third with two runs on a single by Canzone, which scored Crawford and Montes.

Rodríguez followed with a double to left field, bringing in Arozarena. The score was 4-3 Houston entering the fourth.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Seattle tied the game. Canzone singled to center field, scoring Arozarena. The game remained tied at 4-4 until the extra innings. The Mariners' offense generated six total runs, while the Astros scored five. The game ended after the top of the 10th inning when the home team secured the victory.

Pitching Performance

Seattle starter George Kirby pitched five innings. He allowed six hits and three walks while striking out five batters. He gave up four earned runs.

The Mariners' bullpen included Jose Ferrer, who pitched one inning without allowing hits or earned runs. Gabe Speier, Carlos Vargas, Seranthony Dominguez, and Cooper Criswell each pitched one inning. Criswell recorded the save, pitching one inning with one hit, one strikeout, and no earned runs.

He was credited with the win, improving his record to 4-2.

For Houston, Ethan Pecko started. He pitched two and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and two walks. He struck out two batters and gave up three earned runs.

Joshua Hendrickson pitched two innings, allowing two hits and one earned run. Logan VanWey pitched one-third of an inning without allowing hits or earned runs. AJ Blubaugh pitched two innings, allowing one walk and striking out one batter.

Bryan Abreu pitched one inning, allowing one hit and striking out one batter. Josh Hader pitched one and one-third innings, allowing two hits, four walks, and one earned run. He took the loss, dropping his record to 4-2.

Sources

ESPN