Mariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep
- On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 in Houston, securing a series victory against their West-leading rivals.
- Randy Arozarena homered in the first inning, and Dominic Canzone added a two-out RBI single in the third to build an early lead before Cal Raleigh connected for a solo home run in the sixth to extend it to 3-1.
- Mariners starter Bryan Woo limited the Astros to three hits and two runs over six innings, while reliever Seranthony Dom escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth to preserve Seattle's narrow lead.
- Closer Andr touched 102 mph in the ninth inning to secure his 22nd save, a performance following a difficult loss two days earlier that helped the Mariners finish the series successfully.
- This victory improves the Mariners' record to 59-66, pulling them within four games of the 63-62 Astros in the division, while Seattle maintains a 9-2 advantage in the season series against Houston.
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thesportsleader.comMariners take series in Houston behind Cal Raleigh, Bryan Woo
Cal Raleigh homered for the first time in two weeks and Bryan Woo produced a rare quality start on the road as the visiting Seattle Mariners held on for a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series. Raleigh delivered the deciding blast in the top of
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