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Peña, Paredes Power Astros Past Marlins 5-3
23 Jul
Summary
- Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes hit home runs for the Astros.
- Tatsuya Imai struck out eight batters over six innings.
- The Marlins have now lost five consecutive games.
The Houston Astros secured a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, marking their second consecutive win. Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes were key offensive players, both hitting home runs to contribute to the Astros' offense.
Pitcher Tatsuya Imai showcased an impressive performance, recording eight strikeouts over six innings. He allowed only one run on four hits and three walks, continuing a streak of consistent outings. Christian Vázquez and Yordan Alvarez also contributed to the scoring before Paredes' decisive blast.
The Marlins struggled offensively and defensively, with Tyler Phillips taking the loss. They committed an error that allowed a runner to reach base, and later hit into a rare triple play in the eighth inning. This loss extended the Marlins' losing streak to five games since the All-Star break.
