Alvarez, Paredes power Astros past Marlins 5-2

Decisive eighth inning breaks deadlock

The Houston Astros found their offensive spark in the final frame, capitalizing on consecutive home runs to secure a 5-2 win against the Miami Marlins on Thursday at Daikin Park. The victory improved Houston’s record to 50-54, while Miami fell to 52-51.

The game remained tightly contested through the early innings, with both pitchers working efficiently. The Marlins struck first in the second inning when Allen singled to right field, allowing Diaz to score and putting Miami ahead 1-0. Spence advanced to third base on the play.

Miami extended their lead in the third inning when Peña launched a 383-foot home run to left field, making the score 2-0.

Houston began its rally in the fourth inning. Sanoja doubled to right field, driving in Conine to cut the deficit to 2-1. Mack followed with a single to left field, scoring Sanoja and tying the game at 2-2.

Alvarez and Paredes deliver in the eighth

The momentum shifted dramatically in the eighth inning. Alvarez hit a 394-foot home run to left center, bringing home Peña and giving the Astros a 4-2 lead. Paredes immediately followed with a 398-foot home run to left center, extending the advantage to 5-2.

Pitching performances define the contest

Miami’s Sandy Alcantara took the loss after pitching seven innings. He allowed nine hits and five earned runs, while striking out three batters and issuing one walk. Calvin Faucher closed out the Marlins' effort, pitching one scoreless inning with two strikeouts.

For Houston, Peter Lambert earned the win, pitching six innings and allowing six hits and two earned runs. He struck out three batters and walked two. Enyel De Los Santos pitched a perfect inning, striking out two batters.

Steven Okert recorded his third win of the season by pitching the ninth inning without allowing a hit or run. Bryan Abreu earned his sixth save, striking out one batter in his one-inning appearance.

Final details

The game drew 26,099 fans to Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. The Astros' offense was led by the combined efforts of Alvarez and Paredes in the eighth, while the bullpen combined for three scoreless innings to preserve the lead. The Marlins' early lead was erased by Houston's timely hitting in the middle innings.

Sources

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