Final Result
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Daikin Park. The win improved Arizona’s record to 76-68, while the Astros fell to 73-71. Attendance at the venue was 39,478.
Game Flow
Houston took an early lead in the first inning when Yordan Alvarez hit a home run to right field, carrying the ball 337 feet. The Diamondbacks tied the game in the second inning when Max Stassi scored on a sacrifice fly to left field by McCann. The decisive blow came in the third inning when Nolan Arenado launched a two-run homer to left center field, traveling 385 feet. This hit also drove in Marte, extending Arizona’s lead to 3-1. Houston managed to score one run in the eighth inning when Jose Altuve crossed the plate on a single by Wade Jr., making the final margin 3-2.
Pitching Performance
Eduardo Rodriguez secured the win for Arizona, pitching six innings. He allowed three hits and one earned run while walking two batters and striking out six. Juan Morillo pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing one hit and no earned runs, with no walks and one strikeout. Brandyn Garcia entered for one-third of an inning, allowing no hits, no earned runs, no walks, and no strikeouts. Jonathan Loaisiga pitched one inning, allowing three hits and one earned run with two strikeouts. Kevin Ginkel recorded the save, pitching one inning with no hits, no earned runs, no walks, and three strikeouts.
For Houston, Peter Lambert took the loss after pitching seven innings. He allowed seven hits and three earned runs, striking out six with no walks. Miguel Ullola pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no earned runs with one strikeout. Bryan Abreu also pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no earned runs with one strikeout.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816834
