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Christian Walker's Walk-Off Homer Secures Astros' Series Win Over Mariners

The Astros' 5-3 victory brings them within 1.5 games of the AL West lead, with Walker breaking out of a prolonged slump in dramatic fashion.

Seattle Mariners' Donovan Solano hits a RBI single against the Houston Astros during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford (3) is tagged out at home plate by Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Astros' Cam Smith breaks his bat while hitting a pop out against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Christian Walker's third career walk-off hit capped an Astros comeback win over the Mariners and drew Houston with 1 ½ games of the American League West lead.

Overview

  • Christian Walker hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the ninth inning against Casey Legumina, clinching the Astros' 5-3 win over the Mariners.
  • The Astros took three out of four games in the series, closing the gap to 1.5 games behind Seattle in the American League West standings.
  • Walker, who had been struggling with a .212 batting average, delivered his biggest hit of the season, marking his third career walk-off hit.
  • Houston's bullpen played a pivotal role, with Bryan King earning the win by pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings and Kaleb Ort escaping a key jam in the seventh.
  • Despite ongoing struggles with runners in scoring position, the Astros capitalized on key moments, including a game-tying RBI double by rookie Cam Smith in the sixth inning.