Houston Astros tops Miami Marlins 5-2
Game Summary
Houston Astros defeated Miami Marlins 5-2.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 8th. Houston Astros pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Javier Sanoja led Miami Marlins's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Miami Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Jeremy Peña led Houston Astros's offense, going 3-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Houston Astros reliever Enyel De Los Santos threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara: 7.0 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 1 BB (108 pitches). 3 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K (ERA 0.00).
Houston Astros starter Peter Lambert: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (89 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.50 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.0 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Miami Marlins: 7 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.206).
Multi-hit games: Heriberto Hernández (2-for-4).
Houston Astros: 7 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.292). Includes 2 HR.
Multi-hit games: Jeremy Peña (3-for-4, 1 HR), Isaac Paredes (2-for-4, 1 HR).