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Cole's Clutch Hit Ends Mariners' Streak
14 May
Summary
- Zach Cole's 10th-inning single secured a 4-3 Astros victory.
- Jose Altuve drove in two runs, helping end a losing streak.
- Home runs from Crawford and Raley were not enough for Seattle.
The Houston Astros secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night, thanks to a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning. Zach Cole was the hero, driving in the winning run after Brice Matthews advanced to third base as the automatic runner.
MCCullers and Miller pitched 5 1/3 innings each, allowing two runs apiece. J.P. Crawford and Luke Raley hit solo home runs for the Mariners, giving them an early lead. Christian Walker then responded with a solo shot for Houston in the bottom of the sixth.
Jose Altuve was instrumental in the Astros' offense, adding two RBIs and reaching a career milestone with his 900th RBI. The game was tied in the ninth following Julio Rodríguez's bases-loaded walk. The Astros' win ended a four-game overall skid and a nine-game losing streak against the Mariners.
