George Kirby twirls 6 shutout innings, Mariners snap 4-game losing streak beating Houston 6-2
— George Kirby embraced the situation facing the Seattle Mariners. It wasn't a must-win for their playoff hopes. But it was close.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
2
Seattle Mariners
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
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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 2-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Altuve singled to right, Kessinger scored, Dubón to second.
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Single 2-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 1-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
France homered to center (404 feet).
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Home Run 1-6
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Singleton hit sacrifice fly to right, Diaz scored.
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Sacrifice Fly 1-5
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Hernández singled to left, Raleigh scored.
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Single 0-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Raleigh singled to right, Rojas scored on error and Rodríguez scored on throwing error by right fielder Tucker, Raleigh to third.
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Single 0-4
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 3 : Ball 3
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5 : 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 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 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 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 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Alvarez lined out to center.
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Line Out 2-6
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Andres Munoz pitches to Yordan Alvarez
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Bregman grounded into fielder's choice to third, Altuve to second, Dubón out at third.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 2-6
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Andres Munoz pitches to Alex Bregman
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Altuve singled to right, Kessinger scored, Dubón to second.
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Single 2-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 1-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6
Andres Munoz pitches to Jose Altuve
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Dubón grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Peña out at second, Kessinger to third.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 1-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 1-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6
Andres Munoz pitches to Mauricio Dubon
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Play Result 1-6
Dubón hit for Stanek
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Peña singled to right, Kessinger to second.
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Single 1-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6
Andres Munoz pitches to Jeremy Pena
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Play Result 1-6
Kessinger ran for McCormick
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
McCormick hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 1-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6
Andres Munoz pitches to Chas McCormick
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Play Result 1-6
Muñoz relieved Brash
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Play Result 1-6
Canzone as designated hitter.
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Start Inning 1-6
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 1-6
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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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
J.P. CrawfordSS3
Julio RodriguezCF44
Cal RaleighC29
Teoscar HernandezRF37
Jarred KelenicLF25
Eugenio Suarez3B28
Mike FordDH45
Ty France1B23
Josh Rojas2B40
Substitutes
Dylan MooreDH25
Dominic CanzoneDH8
HOU
Jose Altuve2B27
Alex Bregman3B3
Yordan AlvarezLF44
Kyle TuckerRF23
Jose Abreu1B79
Yainer DiazC21
Chas McCormickCF55
Jeremy PenaSS3
Martin MaldonadoC15
Substitutes
Grae KessingerPR79
Jon SingletonPH35
Phil MatonP88
Ryne StanekP55
Mauricio DubonPH1
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