Mariners Edge Astros 3-2 Behind Woo's Six-Inning Start

Woo Leads Mariners Past Astros

Bryan Woo secured the victory for the Seattle Mariners in a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston. The Mariners, the away team, took the lead in the first inning when Arozarena hit a 365-foot home run to left center.

Houston responded in the third inning when Canzone singled to right, allowing Rodden to score and give the Astros a 1-0 lead. The game remained close through the middle innings, with both teams exchanging runs to keep the margin narrow.

Late-Game Drama

The decisive swings came in the sixth inning. Raleigh homered to left for a 327-foot blast, extending Seattle's lead to 3-1. Houston answered immediately as Allen hit a 389-foot home run to left, cutting the deficit to 3-2.

The Astros had the opportunity to tie or take the lead with three outs remaining in the sixth, but the Mariners held on to preserve their two-run cushion. There were exactly four home runs recorded in the game, with no other scoring plays contributing to the final total.

Pitching Performance

Woo earned the win, pitching six innings while allowing three hits and two earned runs. He walked one batter and struck out five. Eduard Bazardo pitched one inning, allowing one hit with no earned runs.

Gabe Speier pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits with no earned runs. Seranthony Dominguez pitched one-third of an inning, allowing one hit with no earned runs. Andres Munoz closed the game with one scoreless inning, allowing no hits, one walk, and two strikeouts.

For Houston, Hunter Brown took the loss after five innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs while walking five batters and striking out five. Bennett Sousa pitched one inning, allowing three hits and one earned run. Bryan Abreu pitched one inning, allowing one hit and one walk with no earned runs.

Steven Okert pitched one scoreless inning, allowing no hits, no walks, and one strikeout. Josh Hader pitched one inning, allowing one hit and one strikeout with no earned runs.

Final Records

The Mariners improved their record to 59-66, while the Astros fell to 63-62. The attendance at Daikin Park was 27,971. The Mariners' victory was secured by their consistent offensive production and solid pitching performance from their bullpen.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816556