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Cy Young Rematch: Brown vs. Woo in Series Finale
17 Aug
Summary
- Astros and Mariners face off in Sunday Night Baseball.
- Pitchers Brown and Woo, top Cy Young contenders in 2025.
- Yordan Alvarez leads AL in triple-crown categories.
The Houston Astros are set to face the Seattle Mariners in the series-deciding game on Sunday, August 17, 2026. This pivotal matchup will be broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock as part of Sunday Night Baseball, with a 6:20 p.m. CT start time.
The pitching duel is highlighted by a rematch between two pitchers who were finalists for the Cy Young Award in 2025: Hunter Brown for the Astros and Bryan Woo for the Mariners. Both hurlers achieved career-best seasons in 2025, but their effectiveness against their respective opponents varies. Brown has struggled against the Mariners, while Woo has a strong track record against Houston.
Key offensive players are expected to make an impact. Yordan Alvarez of the Astros is currently leading the American League in triple-crown categories and is a significant threat at the plate. Other Astros hitters like Jeremy Pena, Jose Altuve, and Christian Walker will look to contribute against Woo. The Mariners will rely on their lineup to secure the series victory.
