In Focus: Astros 4, Mariners 0
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Kevin M. Cox
Former Media & Technology Director
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Dusty Baker earned his 2,000th managerial win as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0 on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches his team take batting practice before a game against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve laughs while waiting to take batting practice before a game against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane talks with bench coach Joe Espada before a game against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros mascot Orbit interacts with Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford before a game on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier delivers to Seattle Mariners Adam Frazier in the top of the first inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve catches a line drive from Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jesse Winker to end the top of the first inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen delivers to Houston Astros Jose Altuve in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners second baseman Abraham Toro fields a grounder from Houston Astros Alex Bregman to end the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker makes a running catch on a fly ball from Seattle Mariners Eugenio Suarez in the top of the second inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena puts out Seattle Mariners J.P. Crawford on a grounder in the top of the second inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez throws out Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez on a ground ball in the bottom of the second inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado catches a pop-up by Seattle Mariners Abraham Toro in the top of the third inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners second baseman Abraham Toro misses the tag as Houston Astros Jeremy Pena steals his first Major League base in the bottom of the third inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman turns a double play on Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jesse Winker after forcing out Ty France at second base in the top of the fourth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez throws out Houston Astros Alex Bregman on a grounder in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez watches his solo home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen leave the park in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez, right, watches the replay of his home run with Kyle Tucker in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez is congratulated in the dugout after going deep off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners J.P. Crawford reacts as he just misses a home run past the right field foul poll in the top of the fifth inning against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners J.P. Crawford yells at umpire CB Bucknor after being called out on strikes from Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier in the top of the fifth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners Abraham Toro reacts after being hit by a pitch from Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier in the top of the fifth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado visits starting pitcher Cristian Javier at the mound in the top of the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier reacts after striking out Seattle Mariners Tom Murphy to end the top of the fifth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Jose Altuve drops down a bunt in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen throws out Houston Astros Jose Altuve on a bunt attempt to end the bottom of the fifth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros pitcher Blake Taylor works in relief to Seattle Mariners Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jesse Winker in the top of the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve makes a stop on a grounder from Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jesse Winker in the top of the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena fields a ground ball from Seattle Mariners Eugenio Suarez to end the top of the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Anthony Misiewicz faces Houston Astros Alex Bregman in the bottom of the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
A young Houston Astros fan laughs at Orbit during a pitching change in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Yuli Gurriel celebrates after a base hit off Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo in the bottom of the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo reacts after walking Houston Astros Kyle Tucker to load the bases in the bottom of the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Jeremy Pena rips a two-RBI single off Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo in the bottom of the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Yuli Gurriel scores behind Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy on a two-RBI hit by Jeremy Pena in the bottom of the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Jeremy Pena, right, is congratulated by first base coach Omar Lopez after driving in two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel celebrate after scoring on a hit by Jeremy Pena in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena puts out Seattle Mariners Julio Rodriguez on a grounder in the top of the seventh inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros pitching coach Joshua Miller returns to the dugout after a mound visit in the top of the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Jose Altuve drives a solo home run off Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matthew Festa into the Crawford Boxes in the bottom of the seventh inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Jose Altuve rounds the bases after going deep in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matthew Festa reacts after giving up a home run to Houston Astros Jose Altuve in the bottom of the seventh inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Fans cheer as the Houston Astros Jose Altuve rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Jose Altuve, right, is congratulated by Jose Siri after hitting a long ball in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez throws out Houston Astros Alex Bregman to end the bottom of the seventh inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman puts out Seattle Mariners Adam Frazier in the top of the eighth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Phil Maton gives up a base hit to Seattle Mariners Ty France in the top of the eighth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Penn Murfee looks in at Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez in the bottom of the eighth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu works to Seattle Mariners J.P. Crawford in the top of the ninth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve catches a flare from Seattle Mariners J.P. Crawford in the top of the ninth inning on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. is embraced by second baseman Jose Altuve after a 4-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park. The win was the 2,000th managerial win of Baker's career.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. is congratulated by third baseman Alex Bregman and first baseman Yuli Gurriel after a 4-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park. The win was the 2,000th managerial win of Baker's career.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. takes in the moment after earning his 2,000th managerial win with a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. takes in the moment after earning his 2,000th managerial win with a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. acknowledges the crowd after earning his 2,000th managerial win with a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros fans cheer for manager Dusty Baker Jr. after he got his 2,000th managerial win following a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. is congratulated by owner Jim Crane after his 2,000th managerial win on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. waves to the crowd after earning his 2,000th managerial win on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
Kevin M. Cox
Former Media & Technology Director
Kevin was on staff at The Daily News from October 2006 until May 2022, first as a photojournalist and later as Media & Technology Director. Kevin continues to contribute to the newspaper as a freelance photographer.
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