Christian Walker hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit and beat the Seattle Mariners 11-3 to avoid a series sweep.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mariners as Seattle Mariners Fail to Pull Off Sweep, Fall 11-3 to Houston Astros in Series Finale.

Christian Walker hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros went on to rout the host Seattle Mariners 11-3 Sunday afternoon.

The Houston Astros made a Framber Valdez announcement before Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners.

In a game that featured a bit of everything, rookie Cole Young delivered a walk-off single in the 11th inning to give the Mariners a 7-6 win over the rival Astros.

Something you don't see every day. Josh Hader appears to hit Dylan Moore with a pitch. Umpire rules it hit the bat and is in play. Cal Raleigh sprints home with the tying run. The Astros challenge, arguing that it should be an HBP. The challenge was unsuccessful. pic.twitter.com/JYAEDC1Ttl

Luis Castillo reacted to his stellar effort against the Houston Astros in the Seattle Mariners' victory on Friday night.