Mariners Smash Four Homers in 4-0 Victory Over Astros

The Seattle Mariners kept rolling on Friday night, knocking off the Houston Astros 4-0. The game was all about power and pitching—Seattle crushed four home runs and Bryan Woo delivered another gem.

With this win, the Mariners grabbed sole possession of first place in the AL West. They also made Houston’s playoff path a little bumpier. Seattle’s offense looked deep and dangerous, making it hard not to see them as a real threat heading into October.

Mariners Flex Their Power with Four Home Runs

Seattle’s bats wasted no time, sending four balls out of the park and quieting the Houston crowd. Every home run seemed to matter, each one adding to the Mariners’ momentum.

Eugenio Suárez’s Milestone Moment

Eugenio Suárez made headlines with his 47th home run of the year—a massive 425-foot shot that landed way out on the train tracks in left. Suárez’s power has been steady for Seattle, and this blast felt like a message at a key moment in the playoff race.

Rodríguez Sets the Tone Early

Before Suárez did his thing, Julio Rodríguez kicked off the scoring with a first-inning homer. Rodríguez, always electric, wasted no time and got Seattle on the board. His energy seemed to lift the whole team.

Late-Inning Insurance from Robles and Naylor

With Houston hanging around, Victor Robles launched a solo shot in the seventh. Then Josh Naylor followed up with another homer in the eighth. Those late blasts gave Seattle a cushion and pretty much shut the door on any Astros comeback.

Bryan Woo’s Commanding Performance

While the bats stole headlines, Bryan Woo quietly set the tone. The 23-year-old righty tossed five dominant innings, giving up just one hit and one walk. He punched out seven along the way.

Woo left after his warm-up throws in the sixth, but by then, he’d already done the job. His ERA dropped to 2.94, and he bumped his season strikeout total to 198. You could feel the momentum shift in the fourth when he struck out Jose Altuve and Zach Cole to get out of Houston’s only real jam.

Astros Struggle to Keep Pace in Tight AL Race

For Houston, this one stung. The loss mattered—a lot. Now they’re tied with Boston for the final American League wild-card spot, with Cleveland just 1.5 games back. That’s a little too close for comfort if you’re an Astros fan.

Hunter Brown’s Tough-Luck Start

Hunter Brown actually pitched better than the final score shows. He struck out nine in six innings, but giving up two runs to a red-hot Seattle lineup proved costly. His record slipped to 12-8. Houston’s offense just couldn’t solve Woo or the Mariners’ bullpen.

Seattle’s Hot Streak and Playoff Push

The Mariners are now 11-1 in their last 12 games. That’s a serious heater, and it’s pushed them to an 85-69 record. They’ve jumped past Texas and now control their own postseason fate.

This run has been all about power, pitching, and clutch moments late in games. It’s hard to say when—or if—it’ll slow down, but right now, Seattle looks like a team nobody wants to face.

Next Up: Kirby vs. Valdez

The series rolls on as George Kirby steps up for Seattle, facing Houston’s Framber Valdez. The Mariners now lead the season series, but just barely, at 6-5.

This next game could shape the division race and wild-card chase for weeks. Every pitch feels like it matters a little more in a matchup like this.

 
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