Mariners Take Late Lead
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday, August 16, at Daikin Park. The visitors secured the victory thanks to a strong pitching performance from Bryan Woo and timely hitting from their lineup. The game featured four solo home runs, with each team contributing two to the total.
Scoring Unfolds
Seattle opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when Arozarena hit a home run to left center field. The ball traveled 365 feet, giving the Mariners a 1-0 lead. Houston responded in the bottom of the third inning. Canzone singled to right field, allowing Rodden to score and extend the visitor's lead to 2-0.
The Astros cut into the deficit in the bottom of the fourth inning. Peña hit a home run to right field, carrying the ball 369 feet, to make the score 2-1. Seattle increased their advantage in the top of the sixth inning.
Raleigh hit a home run to left field, which went 327 feet, making it 3-1. Houston answered immediately in the bottom of the sixth. Allen hit a home run to left field, traveling 387 feet, to trim the margin to 3-2.
Pitching Performance
Bryan Woo earned the win for Seattle. He pitched six innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs while walking one batter and striking out five. The Mariners used four relievers.
