Naylor Powers Mariners to Sweep of Astros

Slugger hits two homers and drives in five runs in dominant series victory.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:08pm

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An abstract, cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the colors of the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros uniforms, capturing the intensity and energy of their baseball matchup.The Mariners' decisive series victory over the Astros showcases the team's ability to compete with the division's elite.New Haven Today

Josh Naylor hit his first two home runs of the season and drove in five runs, while George Kirby allowed just two runs over 7 2/3 innings as the Seattle Mariners completed a series sweep of the Houston Astros.

Why it matters

The Mariners' series victory over the defending American League champion Astros is an early-season statement win that demonstrates their ability to compete with the top teams in the AL West division.

The details

Naylor's offensive outburst, including a three-run homer, powered the Mariners' lineup in the series finale. Starter George Kirby continued his strong start to the season, limiting the Astros' dangerous offense to just two runs.

  • The series took place from April 11-13, 2026.

The players

Josh Naylor

A power-hitting outfielder for the Seattle Mariners.

George Kirby

A starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners who had a dominant outing in the series finale.

Houston Astros

The defending American League champions, who were swept by the Mariners in this series.

Seattle Mariners

The home team that completed the series sweep of the Astros, making an early-season statement in the AL West.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge series win for us against the defending champs. The guys really came together and played some great baseball.”

— Scott Servais, Mariners Manager

What’s next

The Mariners will look to build on this series win as they continue their homestand, hosting the Texas Rangers for a three-game set starting on April 15th.

The takeaway

The Mariners have proven they can compete with the Astros, the class of the AL West, and this series sweep could be a springboard to a successful season for the young Seattle squad.