Astros win 3-1 over Mets with strong pitching and Varsho's clutch hit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
On August 28, 2026, the Houston Astros defeated the New York Mets 3-1 at Citi Field. Hunter Brown struck out 10 batters and allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings, marking his return to form. Daulton Varsho contributed significantly with a two-run single during a three-run sixth inning. Despite a strong performance from Mets pitcher Christian Scott, who allowed only one hit in 5 1/3 innings, he walked five batters, leading to the runs. The Astros improved to 68-67 and have taken the first step in their quest to contend in the AL West. The Mets, now at 60-75, face their third consecutive loss. The Astros have not yet announced a starting pitcher for their next game against Nolan McLean.
- •Astros scored three runs in the sixth inning.
- •Brown's performance included 10 strikeouts and five hits allowed.
- •Mets pitcher Scott walked five and allowed three earned runs.
- •Astros improved their record to 68-67 in the AL West.
- •Mets have lost three straight games.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Hunter Brown's dominant start leads the way as Houston Astros top New York Mets in series opener
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Varsho backs Brown in the Astros' 3-1 victory over the Mets
"Hunter Brown struck out 10 and allowed a run over 6 2/3 innings, Daulton Varsho had a two-run single in a three-run sixth inning and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night. Brown (4-3) threw 102 pitches and allowed five hits and a walk, becoming the first Astros starter since Aug. 10 to complete six innings. Bryan Abreu struck out two and retired all four batters he faced.
"Houston had a starter complete six innings for the first time in nearly three weeks as Hunter Brown set the tone to start the series against the Mets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:05 AMHunter Brown's dominant start leads the way as Houston Astros top New York Mets in series opener
Houston had a starter complete six innings for the first time in nearly three weeks as Hunter Brown set the tone to start the series against the Mets.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:05 AMVarsho backs Brown in the Astros' 3-1 victory over the Mets
Hunter Brown struck out 10 and allowed a run over 6 2/3 innings, Daulton Varsho had a two-run single in a three-run sixth inning and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night. Brown (4-3) threw 102 pitches and allowed five hits and a walk, becoming the first Astros starter since Aug. 10 to complete six innings. Bryan Abreu struck out two and retired all four batters he faced.
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