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Astros Avoid Sweep With Valdez's Gem and Peña's Clutch Homer

Houston snapped a five-game road series losing streak by defeating Milwaukee 9-1 in the series finale, powered by Framber Valdez's dominant outing and Jeremy Peña's three-run home run.

Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena (3) reacts with Zach Dezenzo after hitting a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Houston Astros' Zach Dezenzo slides safety into home plate ahead of the tag by Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Haase (13) during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Houston Astros' Zach Dezenzo slides safety into home plate ahead of the tag by Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Haase (13) during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Overview

  • Framber Valdez delivered seven innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and earning his first win since Opening Day.
  • Jeremy Peña broke open the game with a sixth-inning three-run homer, finishing with four RBIs in the Astros' 9-1 victory.
  • The Astros ended their five-game road series losing streak, improving their record to 18-18 and leaving both teams at .500 overall.
  • Milwaukee clinched the series 2-1, with earlier wins fueled by Jake Bauers' Game 2 homer and strong pitching performances.
  • The Brewers' only run in Game 3 came from Eric Haase's solo homer, as Valdez's sinker and curveball proved too effective for Milwaukee's hitters.