Astros Win Over Mariners: American League Division Series 2022

It had been 21 years since the Mariners last played at home in a postseason matchup before Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Saturday. Therefore, even though Seattle entered the game facing elimination, it was only fitting for that first playoff game in 20 years to be one to remember. It was an 18-inning marathon between division rivals that required the use of 18 pitchers and was ultimately won by the Astros, who were headed to the ALCS, by a score of 1-0.

Astros Did Wonders At American League Division Series 2022

The Houston Astros 18-inning, 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of the ALDS on Saturday tied the record for the longest postseason game in MLB history. If not for rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena’s game-winning solo homer, the game would have gone longer.

The Astros were not too worn out to have fun. Not at all. In the visiting clubhouse at T-Mobile Park, music was blasting, champagne scented the air, and a bunch of puzzled, worn-out, and enthusiastic players attempted to process and appreciate what they had just seen.

Eight Astros pitchers combined to throw 18 scoreless innings, which may be the most in a single game in the history of the team. They were rewarded when rookie shortstop Jeremy Pea produced the biggest hit of his young career. In a thrilling Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Mariners on Saturday, Pena hit a leadoff home run in the 18th inning to give Houston a 1-0 victory.

Carlos Correa, one of the most clutch playoff players in team history, was replaced at shortstop by Pena this season, and he created his own memorable playoff moment. Yordan Alvarez’s go-ahead home runs in Games 1 and 2 in Houston were made possible by Pena’s singles. In the 18th, Pea blasted a 3-2 pitch from reliever Penn Murfee 415 feet into the hazy air and over the wall.

Pena remarked, “I’ll remember that moment for the rest of my life.

The Astros manager Dusty Baker stated, “Boy, our pitching staff did a heck of a job here.” Dusty Baker is now four victories away from competing for his coveted World Series championship. It’s difficult to keep a player scoreless for so long on both sides, but their defense did a great job, especially tonight against us. This team is good. These people continue to work hard, but eventually we made progress.

 

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