The Final Score
The Houston Astros defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks with a final score of 3-1 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Daikin Park. The win improved the Astros' record to 73-69, while the Diamondbacks fell to 74-68.
Scoring Summary
Arizona took an early lead in the third inning when Yainer Diaz homered to left center, a shot measuring 383 feet. This single swing gave Arizona a 1-0 advantage.
The momentum shifted immediately after. Evan Alvarez followed with a double to left field, driving in one run to make it 2-0 for Houston. Héctor Peña then scored on a sacrifice fly by Jose Altuve to left, extending the Astros' lead to 3-0.
Arizona responded in the fourth inning when Corbin Moreno homered to left center, measuring 387 feet. This home run narrowed the deficit to 3-1, but the Diamondbacks were unable to score again for the remainder of the game.
Pitching Performances
Cristian Javier earned the win for Houston, pitching five innings. He allowed one hit and one earned run while walking three batters and striking out eight. Enyel De Los Santos pitched 0.1 innings, allowing one hit and one walk but no earned runs.
Bennett Sousa pitched 1.1 innings, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out two. Bryan Abreu secured the save situation by pitching 1.1 innings, allowing one walk but no hits or runs.
Josh Hader closed the game with a scoreless inning, striking out three batters without issuing a walk to record his 23rd save of the season.
For Arizona, Merrill Kelly took the loss after pitching six innings. He allowed seven hits and three earned runs while striking out four batters. Justin Martinez pitched one hitless inning, recording two strikeouts and allowing no walks or runs. Derek Law also pitched a perfect inning for the Diamondbacks, striking out zero batters and allowing no hits, runs, or walks.
Attendance and Context
A total of 33,482 spectators watched the game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. The Astros' victory was driven by their offensive output in the third inning, which proved sufficient against Arizona's pitching staff. The Diamondbacks managed only one run despite Moreno's home run, falling short of the three runs needed to tie or take the lead.
The final box score reflects the scoring plays exactly as they occurred: Diaz’s home run, Alvarez’s double with Peña scoring, Altuve’s sacrifice fly, and Moreno’s home run. No other runs were recorded by either team.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816804
