Alvarez, Paredes power Astros past Marlins 5-2

Late surge decides contest

Houston Astros power hitters Alvarez and Paredes delivered the decisive blow in the eighth inning, hitting back-to-back home runs to lift the Astros to a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. The pair’s consecutive long balls shifted the momentum completely, turning a tied game into a two-run lead that Miami could not overcome.

The Marlins took an early 2-0 lead in the third inning when Peña launched a 383-foot home run to left field. Miami added to its advantage in the fourth inning, scoring two runs to take a 2-1 lead before Houston responded. Sanoja doubled to right, allowing Conine to score, followed by Mack singling to left to bring Sanoja home and tie the game at 2-2.

Pitching performances

Sandy Alcantara started for Miami, pitching seven innings. He allowed nine hits and five earned runs, taking the loss and falling to 10-6 on the season. Calvin Faucher pitched a perfect inning in relief for the Marlins, striking out two batters without allowing a hit or run.

For Houston, Peter Lambert pitched six innings, giving up six hits and two earned runs while striking out three. Enyel De Los Santos worked the seventh inning, allowing one hit but no runs. Steven Okert secured the win in the eighth, pitching a scoreless frame with no hits or walks.

Bryan Abreu closed the game in the ninth, striking out one batter in his 1.0 IP effort to earn his sixth save.

Final tally and records

The final score stood at 5-2 in favor of the Houston Astros. The game was played at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, with an attendance of 26,099. Following the game, the Houston Astros’ record stood at 50-54, while the Miami Marlins’ record was 52-51.

The victory was highlighted by the eighth-inning home runs from Alvarez and Paredes, which combined for three runs and proved to be the difference in the contest. Alvarez’s shot traveled 394 feet to left center, scoring both him and Peña. Paredes followed with a 398-foot home run to left center, extending the lead to 5-2.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816224