Cano's homers Mariners top Astros 12-4, boost playoff hopes
Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 12-4 Wednesday to keep pressure on the other AL wild-card contenders.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Seattle Mariners
12
Houston Astros
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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 12-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 12-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Play Result 12-4
Seager homered to right (359 feet), Gamel and Canó scored.
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Advancing On Force 12-4
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Advancing On Force 11-4
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Foul Ball 9-4
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-4
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Play Result 9-4
Zunino hit a ground rule double to deep right, L. Martín scored.
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Advancing On Play 9-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-4
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Play Result 8-4
L. Martín singled to left, Cruz scored, L. Martín to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 8-4
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-4
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Play Result 7-4
Gattis homered to left (343 feet).
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Bregman singled to center, Marisnick scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-3
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Marisnick doubled to left, Hernández scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-2
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 7-1
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Springer homered to right center (386 feet).
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Marte reached on infield single to shortstop, L. Martín scored, Zunino to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-0
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 12-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Play Result 12-4
Altuve grounded into double play, third to second to first, Moran out at second.
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Advancing On Force 12-4
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Ground Out 12-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-4
Altuve batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Play Result 12-4
Moran hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 12-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 12-4
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 12-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-4
Moran batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Play Result 12-4
Springer grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 12-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-4
Springer batting
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Play Result 12-4
Altavilla relieved Wilhelmsen.
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Start Inning 12-4
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 12-4
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Lineup Change 12-4
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End Inning 12-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Play Result 12-4
Canó fouled out to third.
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Foul Out 12-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-4
Canó batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Play Result 12-4
Gamel flied out to center.
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Fly Out 12-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 12-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-4
Gamel batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Play Result 12-4
Heredia singled to shallow right.
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Single 12-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 12-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 12-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 12-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-4
Heredia batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Head to Head
SEA wins series 2-1
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
Alex Bregman3B3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Evan GattisC11
Marwin Gonzalez1B14
Yuli GurrielDH10
Teoscar HernandezCF37
Jake MarisnickCF94
Substitutes
Colin Moran3B79
Tony KempLF12
SEA
Norichika AokiLF11
Seth SmithRF12
Robinson Cano2B22
Nelson CruzDH32
Kyle Seager3B15
Adam A Lind1B
Leonys MartinCF17
Mike ZuninoC10
Ketel MarteSS4
Substitutes
Guillermo HerediaLF38
Ben GamelRF39
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