The Houston Astros rallied with a four-run seventh inning to defeat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 in the opener of a key early-season series. This victory was crucial for improving their standings and boosting team confidence. Notably, José Altuve executed a successful squeeze bunt that scored Jake Meyers from third, giving the Astros the lead. Altuve also achieved his 300th stolen base. The win was significant as the Astros had been struggling, with a record of 12-20 and having been 0-for-13 when trailing after six innings prior to this game. This game marked their fifth win in six games.
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FINAL: Mariners 5, #Astros 0
Yordan Alvarez bunts for a base hit 🔥👏 📺: FOX https://t.co/fmFbZZR1Pm
Yordan Alvarez just bunted for a base hit. The big man.
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Mariners squander late lead as Seattle falls 5-3 to Astros https://t.co/UmLI2MqZ3r
Altuve's wheels (bunt, 300th SB) keep Astros rolling in pivotal 7th https://t.co/zmH1jkS18h
The Mariners squandered a two-run lead in a disastrous seventh inning, gift-wrapping the Astros a 5-3 victory in the opener of a key early-season series. Via @A_Jude: https://t.co/knwd6uCRlE
Astros 5, Mariners 3: Houston rallies with four-run seventh inning https://t.co/cjBw1N3B6u
The Astros defeat the Mariners 5-3. They needed that win for the standings, but more importantly, for their confidence. #Relentless #Sarge #hsmsports
Well, that was something. Mariners fall 5-3 to the Astros. Lots to unpack in the 7th and 8th innings. Mike Blowers joins me on the postgame show coming up on @SeattleSports
The Astros were 0-for-13 when trailing after 6 innings entering Friday. A four-run seventh inning changed that, as they rallied to beat Seattle, 5-3, for their fifth win in six games. The Astros are 12-20.
Squeeze bunt by Altuve scores Meyers from third and gives the Astros the lead.