Randy Arozarena's 5th-inning home run lifts Seattle Mariners over Houston Astros
Randy Arozarena hit a two-run home run in the 5th, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 9-6 on April 10, 2026. Emerson Hancock allowed 3 runs over 5 innings.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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With nobody out in the 5th, Randy Arozarena hit a two-run home run off Ryan Weiss. The home run made it 5-3, and Seattle went on to win 9-6.
How the game turned
The Astros trailed 3-0 when Christian Vázquez drove in three with a double in the 2nd, tying the game at 3-3.
The Seattle Mariners scored in 3 of their 9 offensive innings. The 7th brought 4 runs, the club's largest total in an inning. The Houston Astros went scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The Seattle Mariners won by 3 runs.
The first turn for the Seattle Mariners
The game was tied 0-0 when Josh Naylor drew a walk in the 1st, putting the Mariners ahead 1-0.
How the Mariners hit
Randy Arozarena finished 2-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Dominic Canzone had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Luke Raley collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, and 1 RBI. J.P. Crawford went 1-for-3 with 1 run, 1 RBI, and 2 walks. 8 batters combined for the Seattle Mariners' 9 hits. They also drew 10 walks. 3 hits went for extra bases.
Arozarena finished the game batting .271 for the season, with 1 home run, 6 RBIs and a .803 OPS. Astros hitter Yordan Alvarez finished 2-for-3 with 1 run, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, and 1 walk.
Pitching
In 5 innings, Emerson Hancock threw 88 pitches, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs, walking 2 and striking out 5. 6 pitchers combined for the Seattle Mariners' 9 innings on 164 pitches, allowing 8 hits and 4 walks with 6 strikeouts.
Astros starter Tatsuya Imai worked ⅓ inning on 37 pitches, allowing 1 hit and 3 runs, walking 4.
Club record
The Seattle Mariners closed April 10, 2026 at 5-9, 5th in the division and 2.5 games back. The Mariners ranked 13th in the league with a .357 winning percentage.
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Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.