Astros Blank Mariners 7-0 as Alvarez Powers Offense

Astros Deliver Decisive Blow

The Houston Astros secured a dominant 7-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The away team controlled the series of events from the first inning, outscoring the hosts 7-0 in front of a crowd of 33,382. This win improved Houston's record to 78-79, while the Mariners dropped to 73-84.

Alvarez Leads Offensive Surge

Yordan Alvarez was the central figure in Houston's attack, recording a single in the first inning that drove in one run. In the third inning, Walker hit a home run to left field that traveled 377 feet, allowing two additional runs to score.

Alvarez added to the total in the eighth inning with a home run to right field that went 386 feet, driving in another run. Paredes also contributed with a solo home run to left field in the sixth inning. The Astros' scoring plays were distributed across the innings, with the final tally standing at seven runs.

Pitching Staff Dominates

The Houston pitching staff executed a solid performance to keep the Mariners from scoring. Cristian Javier started the game, pitching two innings while allowing one hit and two walks. Miguel Ullola followed with two scoreless innings and two strikeouts, earning the win.

Bennett Sousa pitched two innings with one hit and three strikeouts. AJ Blubaugh entered the game and pitched one inning, allowing one walk while striking out no one. Logan VanWey closed the game with two scoreless innings and two strikeouts.

Mariners Struggle Offensively

The Seattle Mariners were unable to generate any runs against the Houston defense. Logan Gilbert started for Seattle, pitching four innings while allowing ten hits and four earned runs. Jose Ferrer pitched one and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and one earned run.

Eduard Bazardo entered the game for one and one-third innings, allowing one walk. Carlos Vargas pitched one inning, allowing one hit and two earned runs. Michael Rucker finished the game pitching one inning with one walk and one strikeout.

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