HOUSTON (Interstat) — Tyler Mahle struck out six over six innings and visiting Atlanta hit three two-run homers to beat Houston 6-2 on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Daikin Park, clinching a postseason berth. Atlanta outhit Houston 11-5. Mahle allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk for the win, improving to 7-10. Peter Lambert took the loss, yielding two earned runs on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk over 5 1/3 innings, falling to 8-10. Matt Olson and Michael Harris II each went 3 for 5 with a homer and two RBIs, while Ronald Acuña Jr. went 1 for 5 with a homer and two RBIs. Isaac Paredes drove in both Houston runs and went 2 for 4. Atlanta improved to 92-65. Houston fell to 78-77. The game drew 36,921 and took 2 hours, 42 minutes. Atlanta pitchers combined for 23 strikes, 45 balls and 23 balls in play. Houston pitchers had 20 strikes, 49 balls and 20 balls in play.