FINAL GAME · RECAP
Houston AstrosOpen full analysis
Tampa Bay RaysOpen full analysis
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
Tampa Bay RaysTB
3WTotal 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
HOU
Isaac Paredes
Jose Altuve
Isaac Paredes
Jose AltuveTB
Kenny Piper
Victor Mesa Jr.
Chandler Simpson
Kenny Piper
Victor Mesa Jr.
Chandler Simpson