Astros at Mariners Game Discussion: 9/23/2026

The Houston Astros continue their series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park with RHP Ethan Pecko facing Seattle's RHP George Kirby. Houston remains tied with the Texas Rangers atop the AL West race with five games remaining, holding the division tiebreaker. In the series opener, the Astros shut out the Mariners 7-0 behind home runs from Christian Walker, Yordan Alvarez, and Isaac Paredes.

Walker's three-run blast marked his 200th career home run, making him the 34th active Major League player to reach that milestone. Meanwhile, starting pitcher Cristian Javier was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain suffered after two scoreless innings, prompting the Astros to select LHP Josh Hendrickson to the active roster.