Game result and context
Houston Astros defeat New York Mets 3-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
Hunter Brown struck out 10 batters over 6.2 innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win against the New York Mets. The Astros improved to 68-67, while the Mets fell to 60-75.
Final result
The Houston Astros defeated the New York Mets with a final score of 3-1 on August 28, 2026. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Astros move to a 68-67 record on the season, while the Mets drop to 60-75.
How the game changed
The Mets took an early lead in the bottom of the fourth inning when Carson Benge drove in a run. However, the Astros responded decisively in the top of the sixth inning by scoring three runs to take a 3-1 lead.
Daulton Varsho provided the key offensive spark for Houston with a two-run hit, followed by an RBI from Yainer Diaz. The Astros' bullpen maintained the lead for the remainder of the game.
Key performances
Hunter Brown earned the win for Houston, pitching 6.2 innings and recording 10 strikeouts while allowing only one earned run. Bryan Abreu contributed 1.1 innings of scoreless relief to earn his 11th hold of the season.
For the Mets, Christian Scott took the loss, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing three earned runs with two strikeouts. Carson Benge provided the lone RBI for New York.
Season and playoff context
The Houston Astros currently lead their division with a 68-67 record and hold a magic number of 26. The New York Mets sit in fifth place in their division with a 60-75 record, trailing the wild-card race by 12.0 games with an elimination number of 16.