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Altuve and Díaz Power Astros to Two-Game Sweep of Marlins

Veteran homers from José Altuve, combined with a five-inning outing by rookie AJ Blubaugh, snapped Houston’s scoring drought in Miami.

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Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz, left, celebrates with Jeremy Pena after hitting a three-run homer in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Jose Altuve celebrates with Jesús Sánchez after staking the Astros to a first-inning lead, one they wouldn't relinquish in Tuesday's 7-3 win at Miami.
Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz celebrates as he runs the bases fter hitting a three-run homer in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Overview

  • After being held to five runs in a three-game sweep by Boston, Houston scored 15 runs over its first two games against Miami.
  • In the series opener on August 4, the Astros compiled 11 hits in an 8-2 victory to end the Marlins’ five-game winning streak.
  • On August 5, Altuve hit a two-run first-inning homer and Díaz launched a three-run shot in the fifth to secure a 7-3 win.
  • Houston used an opener strategy before handing the ball to AJ Blubaugh, who pitched five innings of two-run ball for his first career win.
  • Every Astros starter recorded at least one hit in the second game, with recent additions Carlos Correa and Jesús Sánchez contributing key RBIs as Isaac Paredes continues hamstring rehabilitation.