Mets silence Astros' bats in 6-2 win at Citi Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The New York Mets defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 at Citi Field on August 29. Mets starter Nolan McLean dominated with seven innings of one-run ball, limiting Houston to four hits. Yordan Alvarez hit his 37th home run in the eighth inning, but it was not enough as the Astros fell to.500 at 68-68. New York evened the three-game series, putting pressure on the Astros' division lead, now at 1.5 games ahead of the Rangers pending their result.
- •Nolan McLean allowed just one run in seven innings for the Mets.
- •Yordan Alvarez recorded his 37th home run of the season.
- •Astros fell to.500 with a record of 68-68.
- •Mets leveled the series ahead of the final game.
- •Cristian Javier was the losing pitcher for Houston.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — After fast start, Houston Astros' bats go quiet for long stretch in loss to New York Mets
"Houston's offense was throttled by Mets starter Nolan McLean, who cruised through seven innings as New York evened the three-game series.
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