Astros defeat Mariners 7-0 to reclaim first in AL West
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:58 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Houston Astros secured a 7-0 victory against the Seattle Mariners on September 22, 2026. Despite injuries to Cristian Javier, Brice Matthews, and Jeremy Peña during the game, the Astros showcased their resilience. They now share the top spot in the American League West with the Texas Rangers, bolstering their playoff chances after previously sitting outside contention. Yordan Alvarez led the team both in motivation and in performance, contributing significantly to the win and highlighting the urgency as the season draws to a close.
- •Astros improve to 78-79 with the win.
- •Houston's pitching staff recorded seven scoreless innings.
- •Yordan Alvarez had a team meeting to spur performance.
- •Cristian Javier left the game after two innings due to injury.
- •Astros hit three home runs against the Mariners.
- 8:58 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros a picture of resilience in a critical victory over Mariners to retake first in AL West
"The Astros lost Cristian Javier, Brice Matthews and Jeremy Peña to injuries but still beat the Mariners 7-0 to regain control of the AL West.
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