The Houston Astros rode a pair of clutch home runs to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, with Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña delivering the decisive blows. Díaz, who entered the game batting .254, crushed a three-run homer that proved to be the knockout punch, finishing 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Peña added a solo shot of his own—his 16th of the season—while continuing his red-hot August (.318 AVG). Hunter Brown (6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER) kept Boston’s lineup off balance, scattering six hits and striking out four before the bullpen sealed the win with 2.1 scoreless frames.

The Red Sox, held to just one run on seven hits, squandered early opportunities as Walker Buehler (6.0 IP, 4 ER) struggled with command, surrendering four runs and three walks. Boston’s lone bright spot came from Romy González (2-for-4) and Wilyer Abreu (2-for-3), but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome Houston’s timely power. The loss drops the Red Sox further back in the playoff hunt, while the Astros—buoyed by their middle-of-the-order production—continue to surge in the AL West.