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Astros Tie AL West on Brown’s 10th Win in 4-1 Victory

Jeremy Peña’s leadoff shot followed by Yainer Díaz’s two-run homer fueled an early lead as Bryan Abreu closed out the game after a disputed balk call prompted Alex Cora’s ejection.

An Astros baseball cap themed as a comic book is seen before an MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.
Hunter Brown worked into the seventh inning Wednesday to help the Astros pick up a series win over the Red Sox.
Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz, left, talks with starting pitcher Hunter Brown during the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.
Houston Astros Yainer Diaz (21) hits an RBI single during the first inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

Overview

  • Hunter Brown improved to 10-5 by yielding one run over 6⅔ innings and stifling Boston to six hits, three walks and just one hit with runners in scoring position.
  • Jeremy Peña opened the scoring with his fifth leadoff homer of the season on Walker Buehler’s fifth pitch.
  • Yainer Díaz extended the lead with a two-out, two-run homer in the sixth for his 17th long ball and has hit .321 with four homers and 13 RBIs over his last 13 games.
  • Alex Cora was ejected after challenging a balk call on Brown that umpires reviewed and overturned in Houston’s favor.
  • Bennett Sousa worked 1⅓ scoreless innings and Bryan Abreu recorded his first save as the Astros moved into a tie with Seattle atop the American League West.