Gomez, Valbuena help Astros to 9-8 win to sweep Mariners
Carlos Gomez had three RBI and finished a home run shy of the cycle and Luis Valbuena hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Astros sweep the Mariners on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Seattle Mariners
8
Houston Astros
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| HOU | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
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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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 8-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-9
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Play Result 8-9
Canó doubled to left, Martín scored, Robertson to third.
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Advancing On Force 8-9
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Valbuena homered to right, Marisnick scored (418 feet).
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Advancing On Force 7-9
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-7
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Play Result 7-7
Smith homered to left, Marte and Martín scored (409 feet).
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Advancing On Force 7-7
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Advancing On Force 6-7
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Springer singled to left, Reed scored, Gattis to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Gattis grounded into fielder's choice to third, Gómez scored, Reed safe at third on throwing error by third baseman Seager.
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Error 4-6
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-5
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 8-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-9
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Play Result 8-9
Lee struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-9
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 8-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 8-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 8-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-9
Lee batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-9
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Play Result 8-9
Seager intentionally walked.
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Intentional Ball 8-9
Pitch 4: ball 4 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 8-9
Pitch 3: ball 3 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 8-9
Pitch 2: ball 2 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 8-9
Pitch 1: ball 1 (intentional ball)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-9
Seager batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-9
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Play Result 8-9
Cruz struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-9
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 8-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 8-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-9
Cruz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-9
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Play Result 8-9
Canó doubled to left, Martín scored, Robertson to third.
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Advancing On Force 8-9
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Advancing On Force 8-9
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Double 7-9
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Canó batting
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Play Result 7-9
Robertson ran for Smith.
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Smith walked, Martín to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-9
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Smith batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Martín walked.
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 3-0
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Seattle Mariners
- Nick Davila Out
- Matt Brash Out
- Colt Emerson Out
- Josh Naylor Out
- Cal Raleigh Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerRF4
Luis Valbuena3B18
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Colby RasmusLF28
Carlos GomezCF91
AJ Reed1B24
Evan GattisC11
Jason CastroC18
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickPR94
Luke GregersonP44
SEA
Leonys MartinCF17
Seth SmithLF12
Robinson Cano2B22
Nelson CruzRF32
Kyle Seager3B15
Dae-Ho Lee1B10
Adam A LindDH
Chris IannettaC22
Ketel MarteSS4
Substitutes
Daniel RobertsonPR
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