Astros suffer injuries while securing win over Mariners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Houston Astros secured a 7-0 victory against the Seattle Mariners on September 22, 2026, but the win came at a cost. The team lost pitcher Cristian Javier and outfielder Brice Matthews to injuries during the game. Shortstop Jeremy Peña also experienced a forearm injury from a pitch, though X-rays were negative. With five regular-season games remaining, the Astros are tied in record with the Texas Rangers and must continue to perform at a high level to secure a postseason spot. The team now faces decisions regarding their injured players as they aim for playoff contention.
- •Astros win 7-0 over Mariners on September 22.
- •Cristian Javier exited due to a groin injury after two innings.
- •Brice Matthews was removed from the game after aggravating a knee injury.
- •Jeremy Peña was hit by a pitch but continued playing until later substituted.
- •Astros and Rangers are tied with identical records and competing for playoffs.
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Astros battling injuries to multiple players, including Jeremy Peña and Cristian Javier, with playoffs on the line
"The Astros won Tuesday, but lost a handful of players in the process.
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