ALDS Game 2 Live Reactions and Highlights
Oct 13, 2022, 12:16 PM | Updated: 4:00 pm
Julio Rodriguez #44 and Ty France #23 of the Seattle Mariners are seen prior to the first pitch in game one of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
(Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Check out MyNorthwest’s live updates and analysis of Game 2 of the ALDS at Minute Maid Park in Houston, where Astros lefty starter Framber Valdez takes on right-handed Mariners pitching phenom Luis Castillo. The Astros lead the series, 1-0, after Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run walk-off homer to stun Seattle on Tuesday.
3:56 p.m.
Seattle, get ready to bring the energy for Game 3 at T-Mobile Park. pic.twitter.com/2egKxzCEAt
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 13, 2022
3:56 p.m.
FINAL: Astros 4, Mariners 2
Seattle led. Again. Yordan Álvarez erased that lead. Again. And the Astros take a 2-0 series advantage and head to Seattle, which will host its first baseball playoff game in two decades. T-Mobile Park will be electric, even after this disappointment.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 13, 2022
3:54 p.m.
France strikes out swinging off an 82 mph curveball.
Final Score Seattle: 2 Houston: 4
3:53 p.m.
That kinda day. Pain. https://t.co/1oPeyhVqMy
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
3:52 p.m.
Brent Stecker, Lead Editor, Seattle Sports: Julio loves the gaps at Minute Maid.
3:51 p.m.
Rodriguez doubles off an 89 mph slider to deep left center field. 2 outs and a runner on 2nd base in the bottom of the 9th inning.
3:50 p.m.
Brent Stecker, Lead Editor, Seattle Sports: That lineout DP was a pretty big gutpunch in its own right
3:50 p.m.
Crawford lines out to first base to Gurriel. Frazier doubled off first base. 2 outs and no runners in the bottom of the 9th inning
3:49 p.m.
Julio is going to have his chance…
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
3:47 p.m.
Frazier walks off a 4-0 count. No outs with Frazier on first base in the top of the 9th inning
Seattle: 2 Houston: 4
3:42 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 4
End of the 8th inning with Frazier, Crawford, Trammell due up
3:41 p.m.
My bigger takeaway is how ineffective Muñoz has been the last two days. Just such a bummer.
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
3:40 p.m.
Walking Alvarez is a thing, but not what many of you think.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
3:40 p.m.
Curtis Rogers, Producer, Seattle Sports: So that’s what happens when you walk Alvarez
3:40 p.m.
The Mariners intentionally walk Yordan Álvarez and with a runner already on first. Alex Bregman whacks the next pitch into right to score Jeremy Peña. Astros now lead, 4-2.
Sometimes, playing Houston must feel like heads I win, tails you lose.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 13, 2022
3:38 p.m.
Should’ve walked him. pic.twitter.com/MFwLofkL5B
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 13, 2022
3:38 p.m.
Alex Bregman singles off a 101 mph fastball to right field. Pena scores, Alvarez to third base with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th inning
Seattle: 2 Houston: 4
3:37 p.m.
The Astros are 49-7 (.875) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB.
2. Cardinals (.845)
3. Braves (.831)
4. White Sox (.818)
5. Yankees (.814)#Postseason | #LevelUp— Inside Edge (@IE_MLB) October 13, 2022
3:32 p.m.
One of those days where everything is going the other way when margins are infinitely small. Pain. https://t.co/HWCgbrkwqy
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
3:31 p.m.
Shame on you UMP, that wasn’t close to a strike!!!!!!!! Be better in big moments as these two teams deserve it
— Brock Huard (@BrockHuard) October 13, 2022
3:31 p.m.
Can we get the other ump back?
— Mike Salk, Seattle Sports Station (@TheMikeSalk) October 13, 2022
3:28 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 3
Middle of the 8th inning with Dubon, Altuve, Pena due up
3:25 p.m.
Brent Stecker, Lead Editor, Seattle Sports: GAH
3:25 p.m.
The ultimate tease…
Oh my goodness I thought that was going to the moon.
😩😩😩
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
3:24 p.m.
Jarred Kelenic nearly leaves the yard for a go-ahead homer, but instead it’s a 351-foot flyout for the second out in the 8th inning.
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) October 13, 2022
3:22 p.m.
Santana walks off a 4-2 count with one out in the top of the 8th inning. Trammell pinch-running for Santana on first base.
Seattle: 2 Houston: 3
3:19 p.m.
Brandon Gustafson, Content Editor, Seattle Sports: Luis Castillo’s line through 2 playoff starts: 14 1/3, 11 hits, 3 ER, 1.88 ERA, 12 Ks, 0 BB, 1 HBP.
3:17 p.m.
Tremendous outing for Luis Castillo. He is that dude, and it’s comforting to know he’s signed long-term.
Gotta score more than 2 runs to expect to beat the Astros. Let’s do it.
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
3:14 p.m.
Justin Barnes, Producer, The Brock and Salk Show: We wanted chaos and we are getting it. Go Mariners.
3:14 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 3
End of the 7th inning with Haniger, Santana, Moore due up
3:09 p.m.
Diaz doubles off an 87 mph slider to left field with two outs in the bottom of the 7th inning
Seattle: 2 Houston: 3
3:06 p.m.
Brent Stecker, Lead Editor, Seattle Sports: The Astros only have two left-handed hitters in their lineup. They’re both All-Stars and have driven in all three runs off Luis Castillo today.
3:01 p.m.
Taylor Jacobs, Audience Engagement Specialist, Seattle Sports: I strongly dislike Álvarez
3:00 p.m.
Mariners have had huge opportunities the last two innings and come up empty. #Mariners
— Bob Stelton (@BobStelton) October 13, 2022
2:58 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 3
Middle of the 7th inning with Tucker, Gurriel, Diaz due up
2:56 p.m.
France walks on a 4-2 count, Crawford at second with two outs top of the 7th inning
Seattle: 2 Houston: 3
2:55 p.m.
The parallels between WC Game 2 and ALDS Games 1-2 are uncanny. Mariners just on the opposite end thus far.
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
2:54 p.m.
Yordan Alvarez is the first player in MLB postseason history with multiple career go-ahead HR in the 6th inning or later when his team was trailing, each of his coming in his last 2 games off of Robbie Ray and Luis Castillo. pic.twitter.com/CjGJRR4o0y
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 13, 2022
2:49 p.m.
Dusty Baker is having an excellent ALDS.
Game 1: He brings in Cristian Javier when trailing. Javier keeps the game close, and the Astros come back.
Game 2: He summons Héctor Neris with the bases loaded in 6th. Neris gets the biggest out of the game thus far; Alvarez homers.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) October 13, 2022
2:47 p.m.
Luis Castillo was not thrilled that the play wasn’t made … He dropped to his knees then put both his arms up when he arose and glared. pic.twitter.com/dfSJa2DB0a
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) October 13, 2022
2:44 p.m.
I will never hear “bloop and a blast” and not think of that sequence.
Yordan is nightmare fuel.
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
2:44 p.m.
I just don’t understand why you pitch to him. It takes nothing away from how good Luis is.
🤬🤬🤬
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
2:44 p.m.
Yordan Alvarez goes deep to grab the lead back for the Astros! pic.twitter.com/7C4jmpyUdG
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2022
2:40 p.m.
Yordan Álvarez is just ridiculous. Luis Castillo is twirling a gem, and Álvarez takes a 98-mph fastball with well over a foot of run outside the strike zone and hammers it into the Crawford Boxes.
Astros 3, Mariners 2, bottom of the sixth.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 13, 2022
2:40 p.m.
Brent Stecker, Lead Editor, Seattle Sports: Wasn’t even a strike. Yordan Alvarez is scary. You have to be on the corners all day with him. No room for error.
2:39 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 3
End of the 6th inning with Frazier, Crawford, Rodriguez due up
2:38 p.m.
Ugh. Alvarez. Other way on a 98mph fb outside. 2-run shot.
3-2 Astros.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
2:38 p.m.
Alverez homers to left field off a 98 mph sinker, Pena scores.
Seattle: 2 Houston: 3
2:32 p.m.
Strike two to Cal Raleigh was costly … Couldn’t lay off the check-swing on the splitter from Héctor Neris. pic.twitter.com/Fr6gfaaIGD
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) October 13, 2022
2:28 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 1
Middle of the 6th inning with Maldonado, Altuve, Pena due up
2:26 p.m.
Astros don’t have a lefty in the pen. Raleigh getting turned around to his less painful (thumb) swing side. Also his power side. Did hit the ball hard against Valdez.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
2:26 p.m.
Brandon Gustafson, Content Editor, Seattle Sports: Mariners have chased Valdez after 5 2/3. Chased Manoah and Gausman at 5 2/3 as well and Verlander after 4. That’s something this M’s lineup has done very well in these 4 playoff games so far.
2:25 p.m.
🍑⏰
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
2:25 p.m.
🍑⏲️
— Taylor Jacobs (@TaylorJacobs) October 13, 2022
2:25 p.m.
Brent Stecker, Lead Editor, Seattle Sports: Business is about to pick up. That’s the Big Dumper’s music.
2:23 p.m.
Framber Valdez is done after 5 2/3 innings. He’ll leave with the bases loaded. Cal Raleigh coming to the plate to face Neris.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) October 13, 2022
2:23 p.m.
Moore walks on a full count, Haniger stays on third base, Santana on second base with two outs in the top of sixth inning
Seattle: 2 Houston: 1
2:19 p.m.
Brent Stecker, Lead Editor, Seattle Sports: Carlos Santana is legit having the best postseason of his career.
2:17 p.m.
Santana doubles to deep right field off a 95 mph sinker, Haniger to third base with 2 outs in the top of the 6th inning
Seattle: 2 Houston: 1
2:17 p.m.
Time to add on boys. 😬.
These Astros are about to get the trash cans back out here late. 😆— Ryan Rowland-Smith (@hyphen18) October 13, 2022
2:15 p.m.
That’s a lot of October home runs pic.twitter.com/J8tRwo0H7R
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2022
2:13 p.m.
Brent Stecker, Lead Editor, Seattle Sports: This is shaping up to turn into a late-innings bullpen battle. If Luis Castillo can keep that pitch count in great shape and leave the Mariners to need only 1-2 relievers (or none), that would be a thing that is good.
2:10 p.m.
A nice 10-pitch 5th inning for Castillo who is at just 59 pitches through 5.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
2:10 p.m.
Castillo looking fantastic once again! #Mariners
— Bob Stelton (@BobStelton) October 13, 2022
2:09 p.m.
Luis Castillo: 59 pitches through five, velocity up for all four pitches as well. Built for October 😤💪🏼 #SeaUsRise
— Mike Lefko (@MikeLefko) October 13, 2022
2:09 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 1
End of the 5th inning with France, Suarez, Haniger due up
2:01 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 1
Middle of the 5th inning with Gurriel, Diaz, Meyers due up
1:56 p.m.
Taylor Jacobs, Audience Engagement Specialist, Seattle Sports: Minus a few pitches, Castillo has been flawless today.
1:55 p.m.
Yordan Alvarez vs. Luis Castillo is the matchup we all wanted to see.
Thus far, Castillo has retired Yordan on a 91-mph changeup and 98-mph fastball.
Round 3 still to come. 👀@MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) October 13, 2022
1:53 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 1
End of the 4th inning with Frazier, Crawford, Rodriguez due up
1:47 p.m.
Valdez throws 26 pitches in the 4th. Is at 61 through 4.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
1:46 p.m.
Justin Barnes, Producer, The Brock and Salk Show: Seeing the Mariners hit some balls in the air against one of baseball’s BEST ground ball pitchers is an extremely good sign.
1:44 p.m.
Brandon Gustafson, Content Editor, Seattle Sports: Mariners have 7 hard hit balls (95+ mph exit velo) off Valdez so far.
1:43 p.m.
DMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) October 13, 2022
1:43 p.m. Seattle: 2 Houston: 1
Middle of the 4th inning with Pena, Alvarez, Bregman due up
1:42 p.m.
DMo comin’ through! 👏 pic.twitter.com/CpcjeCbAAd
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 13, 2022
1:41 p.m.
Brandon Gustafson, Content Editor, Seattle Sports: And that’s why he’s starting today. Dylan Moore gives the Mariners a 2-1 lead. M’s getting to Valdez this inning, getting the runs and driving the pitch count up.
1:40 p.m.
Moore singles to right field off a 95 mph sinker, Haniger scores, 1 out in the top of the 4th inning
Seattle: 2 Houston: 1
1:39 p.m.
Carlos Santana puts it in play and Eugenio Suárez comes home to tie it for Seattle! pic.twitter.com/ndgXNhAzgU
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2022
1:39 p.m.
Tying run scores on a bouncer to the left of the mound. E-1 on the throw home. Santana out on a rundown trying to get to 2B, Haniger at 3B.
1-1
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
1:39 p.m.
Santana reaches on a fielder’s choice to shallow infield, tagged out at second. Valdez to Maldonado to Altuve to Gurriel to Altuve. Haniger to third, Suarez scores. Throwing error on Valdez.
Seattle: 1 Houston: 1
1:37 p.m.
1:35 p.m.
Haniger scalds a double to left. Runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
1:35 p.m.
Haniger doubles off 93 mph sinker, Suarez to 3rd base with 1 out, top of the 4th inning
Seattle: 0 Houston: 1
1:32 p.m.
Suarez walks off 4-1 count, 1 out in the top of the 4th inning
1:29 p.m.
Altuve playing some defense today.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
1:28 p.m.
Jose Altuve is unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/FSODURRE7i
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 13, 2022
1:27 p.m.
*bump* https://t.co/ICmRA8M5nu
— Taylor Jacobs (@TaylorJacobs) October 13, 2022
1:26 p.m.
#MLBFieldVision — Kyle Tucker’s home run off Luis Castillo
107.3 mph / 43 degrees
156 feet high
6.7 seconds of hang time pic.twitter.com/pR5s7Zu1NZ— David Adler (@_dadler) October 13, 2022
1:24 p.m. Seattle: 0 Houston: 1
End of the 3rd inning with France, Suarez, Haniger due up
1:22 p.m.
1:20 p.m.
Framber Valdez has struggled in innings 1-3 throughout his postseason career ⬇
Entering tonight: 27-for-88 (.307), .557 SLG, 6.46 ERA
This afternoon: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K 🔥🔥🔥#Postseason | #LevelUp pic.twitter.com/fklle0M7NK— Inside Edge (@IE_MLB) October 13, 2022
1:19 p.m.
Jose Altuve made an unbelievable throw and J-Rod can’t believe it pic.twitter.com/SEWkCAsxOM
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2022
1:19 p.m.
Even Julio Rodríguez couldn’t believe the absurd play that Jose Altuve made just now. pic.twitter.com/Tpcox7peEG
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) October 13, 2022
1:17 p.m.
Curtis Rogers, Producer, Seattle Sports: Yordan Alvarez fields like somebody has suddenly turned off all the lights
1:16 p.m. Seattle: 0 Houston: 1
Middle of the 3rd inning with Meyers, Maldonado, Altuve due up
1:15 p.m.
J.P. Crawford doubles to deep left field off a 95 mph sinker
Seattle: 0 Houston: 1
1:12 p.m.
Kyle Tucker and the Astros strike first! pic.twitter.com/19PHzdQsi2
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2022
1:10 p.m.
1:09 p.m. Seattle: 0 Houston: 1
End of the 2nd inning with Raleigh, Frazier, Crawford due up
1:08 p.m.
Kyle Tucker goes deep on an 0-1 slider that found the middle low in the zone. 1-0 Astros.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
1:07 p.m. Kyle Tucker homers to right field off an 89 mph slider
Seattle: 0 Houston: 1
1:04 p.m.
The curveball is such a hard pitch to take against Framber Valdez … starts at the top of the zone and then completely falls off the table to where it’s not even a hittable pitch.
Here’s strike three to Carlos Santana: pic.twitter.com/83B77VYBKx
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) October 13, 2022
1:02 p.m.
Framber is nasty. pic.twitter.com/cLBYoiQDlZ
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 13, 2022
1:01 p.m. Seattle: 0 Houston: 0
Middle of the 2nd inning with Bregman, Tucker, Gurriel due up
12:55 p.m.
A breaking ball to Yordan. What a concept…
(I know, I KNOW. I need to move on.)
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
12:54 p.m.
A 1-2-3, 1K first inning for Castillo. First pitch 98 mph sinker, 92 mph changeup to Alvarez. Nasty. 11 pitches.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
12:52 p.m. Seattle: 0 Houston: 0
End of the 1st inning with Haniger, Santana, Moore due up
12:47 p.m.
Valdez exclusively sinker-curve in the first. Both France and Suárez worked full counts, but France struck out looking (was looking CB, got 2S on the plate) and Suárez put a good lick on it but flew out harmlessly. Mariners down 1-2-3 in the first. 15 pitches for Valdez.
— Lookout Landing (@LookoutLanding) October 13, 2022
12:47 p.m.
The Mariners go 1-2-3 in the 1st inning against Framber Valdez, who had the outside sinker working to Julio Rodríguez, the inside sinker fooling Ty France and the curveball confounding Eugenio Suárez.
One of the most underrated pitchers in baseball.
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) October 13, 2022
12:45 p.m. Seattle: 0 Houston: 0
Middle of the 1st with Altuve, Pena, Alvarez due up
12:40 p.m.
Game 2 starts now.
Watch the top of the first inning of Mariners-Astros here and on @TBSNetwork. #postseason https://t.co/y7iYoXE8NL
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
12:39 p.m.
Game 2! Let’s do this! #SeaUsRise | #EmbraceTheChaos pic.twitter.com/4F365k9Bk5
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 13, 2022
12:39 p.m.
Big bubble Ty! pic.twitter.com/kVp9pePYXy
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
12:38 p.m.
Not sure it was gone but if it was, it’s back. pic.twitter.com/BcnhC3RTiA
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 13, 2022
12:34 p.m.
Refuse to lose @Mariners
— Spence Needle (@spencerhawes00) October 13, 2022
12:31 p.m.
Attention Seattle sports fans! Special Sounder service will be available for the Mariners game on Saturday and on Sunday (if necessary). Separate Sounder game trains will serve the Seahawks game no matter the kickoff time. More info: https://t.co/0Pf9xxuvVC
— Sound Transit #VaccinateWA – 🚆 🚈 🚍 (@SoundTransit) October 13, 2022
12:27 p.m.
How do the Mariners get to Framber Valdez? Jerry Dipoto gave us the answer. And while it’s hard, it’s not impossible. pic.twitter.com/5J4hpjyr44
— Mike Salk, Seattle Sports Station (@TheMikeSalk) October 13, 2022
12:12 p.m.
The rally nuns have returned pic.twitter.com/g2k0YwUdwq
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2022
11:52 a.m.
As so many people have accurately pointed out, we waited 21 years to feel this anxiety. That’s awesome and I wouldn’t trade it for a thing.
That said, I feel like I’m gonna throw up lol.
🙏🏻 find a way today, Mariners
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 13, 2022
11:48 a.m.
New day. New game. #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/iqREIJeY5t
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 13, 2022
10:51 a.m.
Home or away, you’re always here for us 💙 pic.twitter.com/nHU49Q15GM
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 13, 2022
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