Seymour strikes out 10 as Rays edge Astros 3-2

Seymour's Strikeout Showcase

Ian Seymour delivered a dominant performance on the mound, striking out 10 batters over six innings for the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander limited the Houston Astros to four hits and two earned runs, showcasing a sharp command that kept the visitors in check for the majority of the contest.

His effort provided the foundation for a narrow 3-2 victory at Tropicana Field on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Scoring Sequence

The Astros took an early lead in the first inning when Paredes hit a 391-foot home run to left center, putting Houston ahead 1-0. Tampa Bay responded in the fifth inning with a two-run rally. Palacios singled to center, allowing Mesa Jr. and Simpson to score, giving the Rays a 2-1 lead.

The Astros re-took the advantage in the sixth inning when Diaz singled to left, enabling Altuve to score and tying the game at 2-2.

The decisive moment came in the seventh inning. Madrigal hit a sacrifice fly to center field, driving in Piper to give the Rays the go-ahead run. The score remained 3-2 through the final frames, sealing the win for the home team.

Bullpen and Records

Tyler Wells earned the win, pitching one scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Ty Johnson recorded the save, throwing 0.2 scoreless innings with one strikeout and one walk. Bryan Baker also pitched scoreless, logging 1.1 innings with one hit, one walk, and one strikeout.

For the Astros, Peter Lambert took the loss after allowing three earned runs in six innings. The victory improves the Rays' record to 89-59, while the Astros fall to 75-74. Attendance at the game was 24,642.

Sources

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