Mariners Sweep Astros in Houston to Seize Tiebreaker and AL West Control
The season-series edge in Houston gives Seattle a functional four-game cushion with six games left.
Overview
- Seattle closed the series with a 7-3 win, building a 7-0 lead early and never trailing in the finale.
- Cal Raleigh hit his 58th homer to set the Mariners' single-season record and extend the advantage.
- Logan Gilbert delivered six innings of one-run ball with an effective splitter to anchor the start.
- Late threats were contained as Carlos Vargas induced a key double play after Caleb Ferguson faltered, and the bullpen held the line.
- The sweep secures the head-to-head tiebreaker over Houston after a series that also featured Víctor Robles’ game-saving catch and double play in Game 2.