Astros Edge Mets 6-3 Behind Wade Jr. Two-Run Blast

Astros Take the Lead

The Houston Astros defeated the New York Mets 6-3 on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Citi Field in Queens. The contest featured significant offensive output from both clubs, with four total home runs recorded during the game. The Astros improved their record to 69-68, while the Mets fell to 61-76.

Early Offensive Exchange

The scoring began immediately in the first inning. Houston’s José Peña hit a 435-foot home run to center, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. New York responded swiftly as Francisco Lindor launched a 383-foot homer to right, tying the game at 1-1.

Starling Marte then added a 396-foot home run to center, putting the Mets ahead 2-1. In the second inning, Peña singled to center, allowing Diaz to score and extending the Astros' lead to 2-2 before the inning ended.

Late-Inning Momentum Shift

The Mets regained the lead in the fifth inning when Ewing scored on a ground ball into a double play, making it 3-2. The balance shifted decisively in the sixth inning. Wade Jr. hit a 409-foot two-run home run to right, with Diaz also scoring, which pushed the Astros ahead 4-3.

In the seventh inning, the Astros capitalized on defensive miscues. Varsho grounded out to first, but an error by first baseman Young allowed Altuve and Paredes to score, securing the 6-3 victory for Houston.

Pitching Performance

Ethan Pecko earned the win for the Astros, pitching five innings while allowing three hits and two earned runs. He struck out four batters and walked two. AJ Blubaugh recorded the save, pitching one inning with one hit and no earned runs.

For the Mets, Zac Thornton took the loss, lasting five innings with six hits and two earned runs allowed. He struck out five batters. Jonathan Pintaro pitched the sixth inning, allowing three hits and two earned runs, and took the loss.

Sources

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