Mets and Astros play to determine series winner

Houston Astros (68-68, first in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (61-75, fifth in the NL East)

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Juan Soto returns to help the Mets beat the Astros 6-2

— Juan Soto, activated from the 10-day injured list before the game, had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the New York Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros.

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Houston Astros vs. New York Mets: Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. New York Mets: Game Highlights

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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

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Houston Astros vs. New York Mets Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. New York Mets Game Highlights

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Varsho backs Brown in the Astros' 3-1 victory over the Mets

— Hunter Brown struck out 10 and allowed a run over 6 2/3 innings, Daulton Varsho had a two-run single in a three-run sixth inning and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night.

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Mets host the Astros in first of 3-game series

Houston Astros (67-67, first in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (60-74, fifth in the NL East)

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MLB Power Rankings Week 22: Who's No. 1 ahead of final month?

As we enter September, one NL team makes its top-3 debut as a number of AL wild-card contenders move up and down our list.

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