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Astros Offense Explodes, Ends Four-Game Losing Streak Against Orioles
22 Aug
Summary
- Astros score 7 runs in first 3 innings
- Sánchez ends 0-for-29 slump with 5 hits
- Rookie pitcher Young exits with hamstring injury
On August 17, 2025, the Houston Astros defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 to snap a four-game losing streak. The Astros' offense came alive early, scoring seven runs in the first three innings against Orioles rookie pitcher Brandon Young.
Christian Walker hit a two-run homer in the first inning to get the Astros rolling. In the second inning, Carlos Correa singled in two more runs, and Yainer Diaz added a two-run shot in the third. The big story, however, was Jesús Sánchez, who ended a 0-for-29 slump with five hits, tying a career high.
Young, who had a perfect game bid against the Astros just six days earlier, struggled in the rematch, giving up seven runs and nine hits before leaving the game in the sixth inning with a left hamstring injury while covering first base.
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The Orioles' lone bright spot was rookie Dylan Beavers, who hit his first major league home run in the second inning and added a run-scoring groundout in the sixth. But it wasn't enough to overcome the Astros' early onslaught.
With the win, the Astros maintained their lead in the AL West, while the Orioles saw their three-game winning streak and six-out-of-seven run come to an end.
