Alvarez Powers Astros to Blank Slate
The Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. Attendance was 33,382. Yordan Alvarez was the standout performer, driving in three runs and hitting his 41st home run of the season. His offensive surge helped secure a decisive shutout victory for the visitors.
Scoring Sequence
The Astros took an early lead in the first inning when Alvarez singled to right field, allowing Carlos Peña to score. The gap widened in the third inning when Walker hit a home run to left field, traveling 377 feet, which drove in two runs. In the sixth inning, Paredes added to the lead with a solo home run to left field, covering 372 feet. Alvarez capped the scoring in the eighth inning with a home run to right field, traveling 386 feet, that allowed Peña to score. The Mariners were held scoreless for the entire game, failing to record a single run in the final box score.
Pitching Performance
Houston’s pitching staff delivered a strong effort to protect the lead. Cristian Javier opened the game, pitching 2.0 innings, allowing 1 hit and 0 earned runs while walking 2 and striking out 2. Miguel Ullola followed, pitching 2.0 innings, allowing 1 hit and 0 earned runs, with 0 walks and 2 strikeouts. He earned the win, improving his record to 1-0. Bennett Sousa pitched 2.0 innings, allowing 1 hit and 0 earned runs, walking 2 and striking out 3. AJ Blubaugh pitched 1.0 inning, allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs, while issuing 1 walk and recording 0 strikeouts. Logan VanWey finished the game, pitching 2.0 innings, allowing 1 hit and 0 earned runs, with 0 walks and 2 strikeouts.
