Astros Sweep Marlins 5-2

Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Marlins with a 5-2 win, as Yordan Álvarez hit his 34th homer in the eighth for the go-ahead; Peña’s leadoff single preceded Isaac Paredes’ solo shot that put Houston ahead 4-2 off Sandy Alcántara, who allowed five runs in seven innings. Álvarez’s season numbers—34 homers, 77 RBIs, a .328 average—keep him in the early AL Triple Crown chase. Astros starter Peter Lambert had a rocky first inning but settled in, while the Marlins’ losing streak extended to nine games. The late-inning outburst and the back-to-back homers by Álvarez and Paredes underscored Houston’s ability to seize control in a tight game. This series shift signals momentum for Houston heading into the next series.