Springer hits fourth leadoff homer, Astros rally for win
George Springer hit his fourth leadoff home run of the season, Evan Gattis had a bases-loaded pinch-hit double and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
7
Seattle Mariners
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
Canó grounded into fielder's choice to second, Motter scored, Haniger out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-5
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 7-4
Freeman scored, Motter to third on wild pitch by Giles.
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Wild Pitch 7-4
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Beltrán singled to center, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-3
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Bregman singled to center, Marisnick scored, Springer to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-3
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Gattis doubled to right, McCann, González and Gurriel scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-3
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Advancing On Play 4-3
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Dyson hit sacrifice fly to right, Ruiz scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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End Inning 7-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
Cruz flied out to center.
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Fly Out 7-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 7-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-5
Cruz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
Canó grounded into fielder's choice to second, Motter scored, Haniger out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-5
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-5
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 7-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 7-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 7-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 7-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-4
Canó batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-4
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Play Result 7-4
Haniger walked.
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Ball 7-4
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 7-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 7-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Play Result 7-4
Freeman scored, Motter to third on wild pitch by Giles.
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Wild Pitch 7-4
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Wild Pitch 7-4
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Haniger batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Dyson popped out to second.
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Pop Out 7-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Dyson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Motter doubled to shallow left, Freeman to third.
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Advancing On Force 7-3
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Double 7-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 7-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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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
Jarrod DysonLF1
Mitch HanigerRF17
Robinson Cano2B22
Nelson CruzDH32
Kyle Seager3B15
Danny Valencia1B2
Leonys MartinCF17
Carlos RuizC52
Taylor MotterSS55
Substitutes
Mike FreemanPH27
HOU
George SpringerRF4
Alex Bregman3B3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Brian McCannC16
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Josh ReddickRF22
Substitutes
Evan GattisPH11
Jake MarisnickCF94
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