The Houston Astros completed a three-game interleague series sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 6-3 victory on Thursday, thanks to a strong offensive performance and solid pitching.
Yainer Diaz, Trey Cabbage, and Jake Meyers led the charge for the Astros with extra-base hits that ignited early offense. The Astros were able to capitalize on their opportunities, scoring runs and making the most of their hits to secure their 16th win in 20 games and their ninth consecutive home victory.
The game started with the Marlins taking a 1-0 lead, but the Astros quickly responded with two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Diaz’s double and Jon Singleton’s sacrifice fly helped the Astros take a 2-1 lead. Miami tied the game in the second inning, but the Astros regained the lead with runs in the second and fourth innings.
The Astros’ balanced offensive attack saw six different players drive in runs, with Joey Loperfido contributing a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. The pitching staff also played a key role in the victory, with Jake Bloss, Shawn Dubin, Tayler Scott, and Bryan Abreu combining to limit the Marlins to just three runs.
Despite allowing a leadoff home run in the fifth inning, the Astros’ bullpen was able to shut down the Marlins and strand runners in scoring position throughout the game. Miami struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
Overall, it was a solid team effort from the Astros as they completed the sweep of the Marlins. With their recent success, the Astros are looking like a strong contender as they continue their push towards the playoffs.
