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FINAL GAME · RECAP

Houston AstrosOpen full analysisTampa Bay RaysOpen full analysis

DateSaturday, September 12, 2026
First pitch
BallparkTropicana Field
FINAL · Saturday, September 12, 2026
SEO MATCH SUMMARY

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Houston Astros 3-2 at Tropicana Field. The 1-run margin settled a game in which the teams combined for 5 runs. At the plate, Tampa Bay Rays recorded 7 hits compared with 5 for Houston Astros. The clubs combined for 1 home runs, with Tampa Bay Rays hitting 0 and Houston Astros hitting 1. The pitching staffs registered 14 and 4 strikeouts respectively. The two lineups drew 7 walks in total. The inning-by-inning line score, team batting totals, pitching comparison and individual run scorers are shown below. Those figures provide the full statistical context for the result without replacing the interactive MLB dashboard, where current form and season filters remain available.

Houston AstrosHOU
2
FINAL
Tampa Bay RaysTB
3W
Total runs5Run difference1
TEAM COMPARISON

Batting box score

HOUTB
5Hits7
1Home runs0
1Doubles1
2RBI3
3Walks4
14Strikeouts4
0Stolen bases1
9Total bases8
10Left on base10
0Errors0
.241AVG.260
.314OBP.328
.408SLG.404
.722OPS.732
ON THE MOUND

Pitching box score

HOUTB
4Strikeouts14
4Walks3
7Hits allowed5
3Earned runs2
4.51ERA3.77
RUN PRODUCTION

Players who scored

HOUIsaac ParedesJose Altuve
TBKenny PiperVictor Mesa Jr.Chandler Simpson
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