Astros Fall Short in Queens: Mets Take 6-2 Victory

Astros Leave Citi Field with a Loss

The Houston Astros concluded their Saturday, August 29, 2026, contest with a 6-2 defeat to the New York Mets. The game took place at Citi Field in Queens, New York, where 29,183 fans witnessed the Mets extend their season record to 61-75 while the Astros remain at 68-68. The visitors struggled to maintain their early offensive momentum against a dominant Mets pitching staff.

Early Exchange Shifts Momentum

The Astros established a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Carlos Alvarez hit a sacrifice fly to right field, allowing Luis Peña to score. The Mets answered immediately in the bottom of the first. Francisco Lindor scored on a single by Juan Soto to right field, and Mark Vientos advanced to second base, tying the game at 1-1.

The balance of power shifted decisively in the fifth inning. Soto singled to right field again, driving in Lindor for a 1-2 Mets lead. Shortly after, Soto hit a triple to right field, scoring both himself and Vientos to push the lead to 1-4.

Late Rally Falls Short

The Astros attempted a comeback in the eighth inning. Alvarez hit a home run to right center field, traveling 436 feet, to cut the deficit to 2-4. He followed with a double to left field, driving in Jose Alvarado and Soto for a 2-6 final score. The Mets held off the late push to secure the victory.

Pitching Performance

Nolan McLean earned the win for the Mets, pitching seven innings while allowing two hits, no earned runs, three walks, and striking out four batters. Daniel Duarte recorded the save, pitching one inning with one hit, one earned run, no walks, and two strikeouts. For Houston, Cristian Javier took the loss.

He pitched four and one-third innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out four. Bennett Sousa, Enyel De Los Santos, and Kai-Wei Teng also contributed to the Astros' bullpen effort.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816719