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Valdez Shutout and Altuve Homer Propel Astros to Series Win Over Cubs

Framber Valdez tossed six scoreless innings in the 2-0 finale, capping a 2-1 interleague series victory for a rotation beset by injuries.

Houston Astros second base Jose Altuve (27) connects for a two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Daikin Park in Houston on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Houston Astros left fielder Cooper Hummel (16) jogs to the dugout during the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) gives a thumbs up after getting hit by a ball in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Daikin Park in Houston on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Overview

  • Rookie Cam Smith opened the series with a three-run homer in Friday’s 7-4 win at Daikin Park.
  • Lance McCullers Jr. returned from the injured list Saturday but struggled, allowing eight runs over 3⅓ innings in a 12-3 loss.
  • Former Astro Kyle Tucker collected four hits, including a three-run homer, to key Chicago’s seven-run fourth inning on Saturday.
  • Jose Altuve broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer off Jameson Taillon in the fifth inning of Sunday’s finale.
  • Houston’s rotation secured a series edge despite season-ending injuries to multiple starters and ongoing depth concerns.