Cruz, Paxton power Mariners over Cole, Astros 2-0
James Paxton exceled in his return from the disabled list, Nelson Cruz had a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 2-0 on Monday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
0
Seattle Mariners
2
| 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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Cruz doubled to left, Segura and Span scored.
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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 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: 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 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: 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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 0-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
White flied out to left.
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Fly Out 0-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
White batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Gattis grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 0-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Gattis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Gurriel flied out to left.
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Fly Out 0-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Gurriel batting
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Play Result 0-2
Díaz relieved Colomé.
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Start Inning 0-2
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-2
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Cruz grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 0-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Cruz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Span grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 0-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Span batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Segura grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 0-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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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
Dee Strange-Gordon2B9
Jean SeguraSS9
Denard SpanLF4
Nelson CruzDH32
Mitch HanigerRF17
Ben GamelRF39
Ryon Healy1B45
Mike ZuninoC10
Andrew Romine3B24
Substitutes
Guillermo HerediaCF38
HOU
George SpringerRF4
Alex BregmanSS3
Yuli Gurriel2B10
Evan GattisDH11
Tyler White1B16
Marwin GonzalezLF14
J.D. Davis3B22
Max StassiC34
Tony KempCF12
Substitutes
Josh ReddickPH22
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