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Astros Claim Back-to-Back Wins Despite Mounting Injuries

Manager Joe Espada has reshuffled the lineup by moving Yainer Diaz into the second spot to cover for Isaac Paredes’s left hamstring strain.

Houston Astros Jacob Melton (31) hits a 2-RBI triple off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack in the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Friday, June 13, 2025.
Houston Astros Jacob Melton (31) hits an RBI single in the first inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Friday, June 13, 2025.
Houston Astros fan Cade Briones is seen before an MLB baseball game in Houston, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers (6) runs into the center field fence after chasing down a fly ball by Minnesota Twins Royce Lewis in the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Friday, June 13, 2025.

Overview

  • Framber Valdez struck out 12 batters in five innings for his sixth consecutive win and set a franchise record for most K’s in a start of five innings or fewer.
  • Jose Altuve doubled twice and drove in two runs to help secure the 4-3 victory over the White Sox on June 12.
  • Isaac Paredes was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Thursday’s game and is considered day-to-day.
  • Jacob Melton left Friday’s 10-3 rout of the Twins with right ankle soreness and will undergo further evaluation before his status is determined.
  • Yordan Alvarez remains out with a fractured hand while Chas McCormick and Zach Dezenzo continue their recovery on the injured list, forcing Houston to manage its bench tightly.