Hunter Brown delivered a quality start to lead the Houston Astros past the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night. Brown struck out 10 batters and allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings, per ESPN.

The Mets struck first but could not build on their early advantage. Christian Scott, the Mets starter, unraveled in the sixth inning, issuing three straight walks that set the stage for Houston's breakthrough. Daulton Varsho delivered the decisive blow with a two-run single in a three-run sixth inning, per ESPN and Sportsnet.

Mets manager Andy Green and Scott discussed the pitcher's performance after the loss, with sources describing the inning as a "learning experience" for Scott, who lost his strike zone. One account attributed some of the Mets' struggles to difficulties involving reliever Nate Lavender in the sixth, though details remain limited.