Jeremy Pena Blasts 2 Homers as Astros Pull Away From Guardians
Jeremy Peña hit two solo home runs, Jose Altuve added a three-run blast, and the Astros secured a 9-3 victory against the Cleveland Guardians.
- On Friday, the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 9-3, led by Jeremy Pena's two home runs and Jose Altuve's three-run shot powering the victory.
- Improving to 16-10 since May 22, the Astros moved within five games of.500, while the Guardians struggle with Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, and Angel Martinez on the injured list.
- Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai struck out a career-high 11 batters over six innings, allowing three runs on six hits, marking the first time an Astros pitcher struck out 11 without walking a batter since August 31, 2024.
- Altuve and Pena combined for a 5-for-9 performance with seven RBIs; Rhys Hoskins also contributed a 376-foot home run for the Guardians in the losing effort.
- Saturday's matchup features Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti facing Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo in the series continuation.
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Jeremy Pena blasts 2 homers as Astros pull away from Guardians
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