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Riley Adams’ Homer Defeats Astros, Extending Houston’s Home Skid

Washington’s bullpen shut down Houston after Adams broke a 1-1 tie with a seventh-inning shot.

Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) hits the outfield wall as fans reach for Washington National Luis García Jr.’s two-run home run during the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Houston Astros Zack Short (38) reacts after striking out against Washington Nationals relief pitcher Cole Henry to end the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Houston Astros pinch hitter Cooper Hummel (16) hits after an RBI single off Washington Nationals relief pitcher Andry Lara during the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Houston Astros Christian Walker (8) hits a 2-RBI single during the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Overview

  • Riley Adams connected off reliever Bryan King for a 348-foot solo homer in the seventh inning to break the deadlock.
  • Framber Valdez struck out 12 batters over six innings to match his season high and become the 10th Astro with 1,000 career strikeouts, but was tagged with the loss.
  • Brad Lord retired the first 14 hitters and allowed one run over 5⅓ innings in a standout outing for the Nationals.
  • Konnor Pilkington earned the win in relief and Kyle Finnegan closed out the ninth for his 20th save.
  • The loss marked Houston’s season-high fifth straight defeat and extended its home skid to six games as Washington notched its third consecutive victory.