Dominant Performance by Alvarez
Alex Alvarez produced the defining offensive output for the Houston Astros, contributing directly to four of their seven runs in a decisive 7-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Alvarez opened the scoring in the first inning with a single to right field that brought Yordan Peña across the plate.
He later added an eighth-inning home run to right field, measuring 386 feet, which plated another run for Houston.
The Astros' offense was supported by a three-run blast in the third inning. Kyle Tucker’s home run to left field, traveling 377 feet, drove in both Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena. In the sixth inning, Yuli Gurriel added insurance with a solo home run to left field, measuring 372 feet.
Pitching Shutout by Astros Relief Corps
Houston’s pitching staff combined for the shutout, with Miguel Ullola earning the win (1-0). Ullola pitched two innings, allowing one hit and no earned runs while striking out two batters. He did not walk any hitters during his outing.
Logan VanWey contributed on the mound by pitching two innings. His line included one hit allowed, zero earned runs, and two strikeouts. He also issued no walks in his appearance.
AJ Blubaugh pitched one inning of relief, allowing no hits or earned runs while striking out none and walking one batter. Bennett Sousa worked two innings, surrendering one hit and two walks while recording three strikeouts.
Cristian Javier began the game for Houston, pitching two innings. He allowed one hit and two walks while striking out two batters, keeping the Mariners scoreless in his time on the mound.
