Astros Rally in 10th to Defeat Mariners 10-7

Late Surge Decides the Game

The Houston Astros overcame a five-run deficit to defeat the Seattle Mariners 10-7 on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Daikin Park. Yordan Walker provided the decisive blow with a three-run home run to left field in the bottom of the 10th inning. The blast, which traveled 405 feet, scored Carlos Altuve and Marwin Gonzalez, securing the win for the home team.

This marked the second home run of the game for Houston, as Kyle Tucker had also reached the fence earlier in the contest.

Scoring Breakdown

Seattle took an early lead, but Houston answered quickly. In the first inning, Seattle scored two runs, with one coming off a single by Canzone and another off a sacrifice fly by Naylor. Houston tied the game at two with a solo home run by Alvarez to right field.

The second inning saw Seattle extend their lead to 5-2. Smith tripled to left, scoring Walker. Peña then singled to right, scoring Smith and moving Vázquez to second.

Paredes reached on an infield single, scoring both Peña and Vázquez to make it 5-2. Houston chipped away at the lead in the sixth and eighth innings, scoring one run each to close the gap to 5-4 and then 5-5. The decisive 10th inning saw Houston score five runs.

Robles tripled to center, scoring Donovan. Rodden hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Robles. Paredes singled, scoring Peña.

Varsho singled, scoring Allen. Finally, Walker’s homer brought in Altuve and Gonzalez to close the game at 10-7.

Pitching Performance

Peter Lambert started for Houston, pitching five innings while allowing four hits and two earned runs. He struck out six batters and walked two. Enyel De Los Santos earned the win, pitching one inning.

He allowed one hit and one earned run, striking out one batter and walking none. Josh Hader pitched one inning, allowing two hits and no earned runs. He struck out two batters and did not walk anyone.

For Seattle, George Kirby started, pitching 4.2 innings. He allowed eight hits and five earned runs, walking three batters and striking out two. Andres Munoz took the loss, pitching 0.2 innings while allowing four hits and four earned runs.

He struck out one batter and walked none.

Final Records

The Astros improved their record to 63-60 with the victory. The Mariners fell to 57-66. The game drew an attendance of 30,582 fans at Daikin Park.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816526