Cruz's double in 8th helps Mariners beat Astros 5-2
Nelson Cruz hit a tiebreaking two-run double in a three-run eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Seattle Mariners
5
Houston Astros
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 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 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Seager grounded out to second, Segura scored, Cruz to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Cruz doubled to deep left center, Haniger and Span scored, Segura to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Span reached on infield single to shortstop, Gordon scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Haniger doubled to left, Maybin scored, Gordon to third.
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Advancing On Force 1-2
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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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Bregman doubled to deep left, Maldonado scored, Kemp to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Kemp singled to center, White scored, Maldonado to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 5-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Fisher struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Fisher batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Gattis flied out to center.
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Fly Out 5-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Gattis batting
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Play Result 5-2
Gattis hit for Maldonado.
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Lineup Change 5-2
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Lineup Change 5-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
White struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
White batting
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Play Result 5-2
Díaz relieved Colomé.
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Start Inning 5-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-2
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Lineup Change 5-2
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End Inning 5-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Gordon lined out to left.
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Line Out 5-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Gordon batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Maybin lined out to center.
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Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
Tony KempLF12
Alex Bregman3B3
Carlos CorreaSS1
Josh ReddickRF22
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Marwin Gonzalez2B14
Tyler WhiteDH16
Martin MaldonadoC15
Jake MarisnickCF94
Substitutes
Evan GattisPH11
Derek FisherCF7
SEA
Mitch HanigerRF17
Denard SpanLF4
Jean SeguraSS9
Nelson CruzDH32
Kyle Seager3B15
Mike ZuninoC10
Ryon Healy1B45
Cameron MaybinCF15
Dee Strange-Gordon2B9
Substitutes
Guillermo HerediaLF38
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