Mariners edge Astros 3-2 behind Raleigh, Arozarena homers

Turning Point

The decisive moment arrived in the sixth inning when Seattle outfielder Raleigh drove a 327-foot home run to left field. That solo shot extended the Mariners' lead to 3-1, providing the cushion the visitors needed to secure the win. Houston answered immediately with a 387-foot blast from Allen to left, cutting the deficit to 3-2, but Seattle held on for the final out.

Game Flow

The scoring began in the first inning when Arozarena connected with a 365-foot home run to left center, giving the away team an early 1-0 advantage. Houston failed to answer in the bottom of the first, but the balance shifted in the third. Canzone singled to right field, allowing Rodden to score and tie the game at 1-1.

The next run came in the fourth inning, when Peña launched a 369-foot home run to right field. That shot restored Houston's lead to 2-1. The game remained tight until the sixth inning, where the two home runs decided the outcome. No other runs were scored in the remainder of the game, leaving the final margin at a single run.

Pitching and Records

Bryan Woo earned the win for Seattle, pitching six innings. He allowed three hits and two earned runs while walking one batter and striking out five. Eduard Bazardo recorded the save, pitching one scoreless inning with one hit and one strikeout.

Hunter Brown took the loss for Houston. He pitched five innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs. He issued five walks and struck out five batters.

Bennett Sousa followed with one inning of work, allowing three hits and one earned run while walking one and striking out one. Bryan Abreu, Steven Okert, and Josh Hader each pitched one inning for Houston, with Okert and Hader recording one strikeout each.

The final score was Seattle Mariners 3, Houston Astros 2. The attendance at Daikin Park was 27,971. The Mariners improved to a 59-66 record, while the Astros fell to 63-62.

Sources

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