A Tough Loss for the Astros Against the Mariners
Astros fans, today's game was a rollercoaster of emotions as we faced off against the Seattle Mariners. Despite a strong start, the Mariners pulled ahead and claimed a 7-3 victory. Let's dive into how the game unfolded in our beloved Minute Maid Park.A Rocky Start for the Astros
The first inning started with a promising double from our star, Jose Altuve. However, unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize, with Carlos Correa, Isaac Paredes, and Jesus Sanchez all being retired in consecutive plays.The Mariners took advantage in the 2nd inning, scoring five runs, highlighted by J.P. Crawford’s homerun that brought in Suárez, Canzone, and Robles. This early lead put us in a tough spot, and Cal Raleigh further extended Seattle's lead with a homerun to bring home Randy Arozarena.
Astros Fight Back
Our players did not back down without a fight. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Zachary Cole hit a spectacular solo homerun, reminding us of the power in our lineup. The 7th inning saw a resurgence with Jose Altuve driving in Zachary Cole and bringing our score to 2.In the bottom of the 8th, Isaac Paredes launched a homerun, narrowing the Mariners' lead a little further. Despite our efforts, the Mariners' pitching remained tight, holding us from further hits and runs.
Conclusion
Today's 7-3 defeat may sting, but there were glimmers of hope and tenacity from our Astros. Jose Altuve's constant pressure on the Mariners with his hits can't be overlooked, and Isaac Paredes and Zachary Cole showed us the power and potential this team has.Heads up, Astros fans! The season is long, and we have seen what this team is capable of. Let's keep cheering and supporting our players through thick and thin. Go Astros!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Astros (September 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 |