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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.