O'Malley's 2-run single helps Mariners beat Astros 6-4
Shawn O'Malley damaged Houston's playoff hopes with a two-run, bases-loaded single in the eighth inning that gave the Seattle Mariners a 6-4 comeback victory over the Astros on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
4
Seattle Mariners
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| SEA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-6
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
O'Malley singled to center, S. Smith and Trumbo scored, Gutiérrez to second, Gutiérrez to third, O'Malley to second on throwing error by center fielder Marisnick.
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Canó homered to right center (408 feet), Seager scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 4-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Villar doubled to center, Gattis scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Springer doubled to deep right center, Conger scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
González homered to left (400 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 1-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 4-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Springer flied out to right.
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Fly Out 4-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 5: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Play Result 4-6
Altuve to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 4-6
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Springer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Altuve grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, Valbuena out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-6
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Altuve batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Rasmus struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Rasmus batting
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Play Result 4-6
Rasmus hit for Marisnick.
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Lineup Change 4-6
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Lineup Change 4-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Valbuena singled to left.
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Single 4-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Valbuena batting
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Play Result 4-6
Valbuena hit for Conger.
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Seattle Mariners
- Nick Davila Out
- Matt Brash Out
- Colt Emerson Out
- Josh Naylor Out
- Cal Raleigh Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSEA
Ketel MarteSS4
Kyle Seager3B15
Nelson CruzDH32
Robinson Cano2B22
Seth SmithRF12
Mark Trumbo1B45
Logan Morrison1B21
James JonesCF66
John HicksC29
Substitutes
Franklin GutierrezLF28
Shawn O'MalleyCF36
Brad MillerPH15
Jesus SucreC40
HOU
Jose Altuve2B27
George SpringerRF4
Carlos CorreaSS1
Evan GattisDH11
Jed Lowrie3B8
Chris Carter1B48
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Hank CongerC24
Jake MarisnickCF94
Substitutes
Jonathan Villar3B19
Preston TuckerLF30
Luis ValbuenaPH18
Colby RasmusPH28
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