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Brice Matthews Extends Breakout with Eighth-Inning Homer

Clutch contributions this week highlight his rapid development, solidifying his spot on an injury-depleted Astros roster.

Brice Matthews kept up his big series in Arizona, delivering the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning as the Houston Astros beat the Diamondbacks again.
Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz, right, tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas trying to score a run during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Houston Astros' Brice Matthews, right, avoids a wild pitch as the ball gets past Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera, second from left, as home plate umpire Vic Carapazza, left, looks on during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera dives in vain for a foul ball hit by Houston Astros' Brice Matthews during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Overview

  • On Tuesday at Chase Field, the 23-year-old infielder crushed a two-run homer in the eighth inning off Jake Woodford to lift Houston to a 3-1 win over Arizona.
  • Matthews initiated the game-ending 4-6-3 double play in the ninth inning, underscoring his defensive impact.
  • He has driven in seven runs across the first three games of this series after entering with only one hit in his first 12 major league at-bats.
  • Matthews was summoned from Triple-A Sugar Land on July 11 when five Opening Day regulars landed on the injured list after slashing .283/.400/.476 with 10 homers and 25 steals in the minors.
  • Manager Joe Espada and teammates praise Matthews’ work ethic and coachability as he turns early struggles into consistent offensive production.