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Astros Power Past Brewers in Slugfest
31 May
Summary
- Jeremy Pena hit a go-ahead two-run home run.
- Isaac Paredes sealed the win with an RBI double.
- Astros won 10 of their last 15 games.
Jeremy Pena and Isaac Paredes delivered pivotal extra-base hits, leading the Houston Astros to a commanding 9-2 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Pena's two-run home run in the second inning broke a 1-1 tie, giving the Astros a lead they sustained throughout the contest. Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers also contributed multi-hit efforts for the Astros.
Isaac Paredes further solidified Houston's advantage with a two-run double in the fifth inning, capping a rally that extended the lead. The Brewers, who had won 15 of their last 21 games, struggled to contain the Astros' offense. Astros pitcher Peter Lambert earned the win despite allowing two runs over five innings.
William Contreras put the Brewers ahead early with an RBI double in the first inning, but Houston quickly responded. Jackson Chourio's fifth-inning RBI single narrowed the gap to 3-2, but Lambert managed to strand the bases loaded. The Brewers' loss was only their fifth in their last 21 contests, while the Astros continue a strong stretch with 10 wins in their last 15 games.
