Mets Outscore Astros in Late Surge
The New York Mets defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 at Citi Field on Saturday, August 29, 2026. With a final attendance of 29,183, the home team extended their record to 61-75, while the Astros dropped to 68-68. Nolan McLean earned the win, improving his record to 10-8, while Cristian Javier took the loss, falling to 1-5.
Early Exchange Shifts to Home
The Astros opened the scoring in the top of the first inning. Carlos Alvarez hit a sacrifice fly to right field, allowing Francisco Peña to score and give Houston a 1-0 lead. The Mets tied the game in the bottom of the first when Francisco Lindor scored on a single by Young, with Benge advancing to second.
The home team took the lead in the fifth inning when Juan Soto singled to right, driving in Lindor to make it 1-2. The Mets extended their advantage to 1-4 later in the frame when Young tripled to right, scoring both Soto and Benge.
Astros Strike Back in Eighth
Houston responded in the top of the eighth inning. Alvarez hit a home run to right center, traveling 436 feet, to cut the deficit to 2-4. The Mets re-established a comfortable lead in the bottom of the eighth. Alvarez doubled to left field, scoring Semien and Young, to make the final score 2-6.
Pitching Performance Breakdown
Nolan McLean dominated the mound for seven innings, allowing two hits, three walks, and no earned runs while striking out four batters. He was followed by Daniel Duarte, who pitched one inning, allowing one hit and one earned run with two strikeouts and holding the lead. Kodai Senga closed the game with one inning of work, allowing one hit and no earned runs.
For the Astros, Cristian Javier pitched 4.1 innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out four. Enyel De Los Santos pitched two innings, allowing one hit, no earned runs, and two strikeouts. Kai-Wei Teng pitched one inning, allowing three hits and two earned runs. Bennett Sousa pitched 0.2 innings, allowing one hit and one earned run with two walks.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816719
