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

The Astros' 5-3 victory narrows Seattle's division lead to 1.5 games, with Walker delivering a pivotal ninth-inning home run.

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, giving the Astros a 5-3 win and a 3-1 series victory over the Mariners.
  • The win reduces Houston's deficit in the AL West standings to just 1.5 games behind division-leading Seattle.
  • Astros starter Colton Gordon allowed three runs over five innings in his third major league start, while Luis Castillo of the Mariners threw 114 pitches across six innings, allowing three runs.
  • Both teams struggled with runners in scoring position, combining to go 4-for-22, with the Astros leaving the bases loaded multiple times.
  • Julio Rodríguez had three hits, and Mitch Garver drove in two runs for Seattle, but their efforts were not enough to overcome Houston's late-game heroics.