Mariners Challenge Astros to Care Bear Staring Contest, Bring Meatball Cannon The Seattle Mariners delivered a dominant performance against the Houston Astros on May 13, 2026, securing a 10-2 victory that extended their nine-game winning streak against the Astros since September 2025. The game, played at Daikin Park, featured standout plays from multiple players, including a career grand slam from designated hitter Dominic Canzone and a resilient pitching effort from Bryan Woo. The contest began with tension as Astros starter Tatsuya Imai struggled to find his rhythm. In the fourth inning, after J.P. Crawford’s four-pitch walk loaded the bases with no outs, Imai faced a prolonged delay due to a mound visit by pitching coach Josh Miller. The delay, which included a back-and-forth exchange with home plate umpire Jim Wolf, ultimately proved inconsequential as Canzone capitalized on the chaos. Facing a 87-mph slider, Canzone launched a 105.5-mph grand slam into the right field seats, marking his first career home run. The blast gave the Mariners a 6-2 lead and shifted the momentum in their favor. Imai’s performance had been inconsistent prior to the game. His previous start against the Mariners on April 10 had been disastrous, as he retired only one batter and walked four before being pulled after 37 pitches. He later spent a month on the injured list due to arm fatigue, returning for this start. Despite the early struggles, Imai managed to limit damage before Canzone’s grand slam, allowing a two-run homer to Randy Arozarena. Arozarena had an impressive night himself, going 4-for-4 with a triple shy of the cycle and contributing to the rally by being hit by a pitch after a successful ABS challenge. Bryan Woo, the Mariners’ starting pitcher, provided critical support with six innings of work.#seattle_mariners #bryan_wo #houston_astro #dominic_canzone #josh_miller
