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Mariners Edge Astros 3-2 in Tense Sunday Night Showdown
17 Aug
Summary
- Mariners secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday night.
- Seattle's season series lead against Houston expanded to an impressive 9-2.
- Key home runs from Arozarena and Raleigh sealed the Mariners' win.
The Seattle Mariners narrowly defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday night, with key home runs from Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh propelling them to victory. This win marked a significant milestone, giving the Mariners a commanding 9-2 advantage in their season series against the Astros.
Seattle took an early lead with Arozarena's first-inning homer, which was later extended by Raleigh's blast in the sixth. Despite Houston loading the bases in the eighth, Mariners reliever Seranthony Domínguez escaped the jam by striking out Daulton Varsho. Bryan Woo earned the win for Seattle, delivering a solid performance on the mound, while Andrés Muñoz closed out the game for his 22nd save.
Houston starter Hunter Brown pitched five innings, allowing two runs. The Astros showed resilience, with Jeremy Peña and Nick Allen hitting home runs to narrow the gap. However, crucial pitching and timely hitting by the Mariners ultimately secured the close contest.
