Final Result
The Houston Astros defeated the New York Mets 6-3 on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The game was played at Citi Field in Queens, New York, with an attendance of 25,227. The win improves Houston’s record to 69-68, while New York falls to 61-76. The contest featured four home runs, setting the tone for a high-scoring affair that saw both teams trade blows early before the visitors pulled away.
Early Scoring
The Astros took the lead in the first inning when Peña homered to center, a shot that traveled 435 feet. The Mets responded quickly in the same frame. Lindor hit a 383-foot home run to right, followed by Soto’s 396-foot blast to center. The score remained 1-1 after the first inning. In the second, the Astros added a run. Peña singled to center, allowing Diaz to score and Allen to reach third, tying the game at 2-2. The Mets added a run in the fifth inning when Torrens grounded into a double play; Ewing scored while Semien was thrown out at second, making it 2-3.
Late Game Momentum
The Astros took control in the sixth inning. Wade Jr. hit a 409-foot home run to right, and Diaz scored on the play, extending Houston’s lead to 4-3. In the seventh, the Astros capitalized on defensive miscues. Varsho grounded out to first, but an error by first baseman Young allowed Altuve to score. Paredes also scored on the play, and Walker was safe at third on the error, giving Houston a 6-3 lead that held until the final out.
Pitching Performance
Ethan Pecko earned the win for Houston, pitching five innings while allowing three hits and two earned runs. He also issued two walks and struck out four batters. AJ Blubaugh pitched two scoreless innings with one hit and two strikeouts. Bryan Abreu, Steven Okert, and Josh Hader combined for the remaining relief work. Hader secured the save, pitching one inning and allowing one hit. For New York, Zac Thornton pitched five innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs. He struck out five batters. Jonathan Pintaro took the loss, pitching one inning while allowing three hits and two earned runs. Jefry Yan, Austin Warren, and Chris Devenski completed the Mets' bullpen effort.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816734
