Mariners hold off Astros for 3-2 win with homers from Raleigh and Arozarena
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Seattle Mariners earned a narrow 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on August 16 in Houston. Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena each homered, contributing to a decisive lead. Seattle's Bryan Woo pitched six innings, striking out five while allowing two runs. The Astros had a late chance to tie the game but failed to capitalize after loading the bases in the eighth. Both teams are now off for a day before continuing their respective schedules on August 18.
- •Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena each hit a home run.
- •Mariners scored two runs in the third inning.
- •Astros loaded the bases in the eighth but could not tie.
- •Bryan Woo improves to 9-8 with six strikeouts.
- •Next games see Mariners at Milwaukee, Astros host Angels.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep
- 2:22 AMThe Seattle Times — Mariners beat Astros to take series in Houston: 'That's what we can be' - The Seattle Times
"Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena homered, the pitching came through and the Mariners will leave Houston with a crucial series victory after a 3-2 win over the Astros on Sunday night.
"The victory gives the Mariners a 9-2 advantage in the season series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:33 AMMariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep
The victory gives the Mariners a 9-2 advantage in the season series.
- The Seattle TimesAug 17, 2026, 2:22 AMMariners beat Astros to take series in Houston: 'That's what we can be' - The Seattle Times
Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena homered, the pitching came through and the Mariners will leave Houston with a crucial series victory after a 3-2 win over the Astros on Sunday night.
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