Astros face Mariners in crucial AL West matchup on Tuesday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Houston Astros visit the Seattle Mariners for a crucial game on September 22. The Astros, with a record of 77-79, are trying to reclaim the AL West lead, one game behind the Texas Rangers. Cristian Javier is set to pitch for Houston, aiming for a strong performance after a challenging season. Seattle's Logan Gilbert, having a solid year, will start for the Mariners, who are out of playoff contention with a record of 73-83. This game is pivotal for the Astros as they look to regain momentum with only six games left in the season.
- •Astros are one game behind the Rangers in the AL West.
- •Cristian Javier starts for the Astros and seeks consistency.
- •Logan Gilbert pitches for the Mariners, who are under.500.
- •This is the first game of a series at T-Mobile Park.
- •Astros have six games left in the season to reclaim the lead.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Six Games Left: Astros Look to Reclaim the AL West Lead
"With the Rangers now ahead in the AL West, the Astros need Cristian Javier to hold his own against Logan Gilbert in a series they can't afford to lose.
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