Another Paxton gem lifts Seattle to 6-0 win over Houston
James Paxton shut down Houston for the second time in a week, pitching seven innings of four-hit ball and leading the Seattle Mariners to a 6-0 win over the Astros in their home opener Monday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
0
Seattle Mariners
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
T-Mobile Park · 44,856 att.
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 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-6
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Valencia hit sacrifice fly to center, Cruz scored, Seager to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Haniger singled to shallow right center, Zunino scored, Dyson to third, Dyson scored, Haniger to second on throwing error by right fielder Reddick.
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Error 0-5
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 11: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Seager hit sacrifice fly to right, Canó scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Cruz singled to center, Motter and Haniger scored, Canó to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 0-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Reddick lined out to second.
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Line Out 0-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Reddick batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
González grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 0-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
González batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Gattis grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 0-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Gattis batting
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Play Result 0-6
Scribner relieved Altavilla.
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Start Inning 0-6
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Haniger grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 0-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Haniger batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Motter struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Motter batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Dyson fouled out to catcher.
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Foul Out 0-6
Pitch 5: in play
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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
Jean SeguraSS9
Mitch HanigerRF17
Robinson Cano2B22
Nelson CruzDH32
Kyle Seager3B15
Danny Valencia1B2
Leonys MartinCF17
Mike ZuninoC10
Jarrod DysonLF1
Substitutes
Taylor MotterSS55
HOU
George SpringerCF4
Alex Bregman3B3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Evan GattisC11
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Josh ReddickRF22
Yuli Gurriel1B10
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