The Houston Astros' bats erupted early and often, powering their way to a decisive 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz delivered the biggest blows, with Altuve launching a home run as part of a 2-for-4, two-RBI performance, while Diaz's three-run homer in the fifth inning broke the game open. The Astros' relentless offense tagged Marlins starter Cal Quantrill for seven runs—including two homers—before chasing him in the fifth, as Houston's lineup collected nine hits in just 4.1 innings against him. Even without their usual firepower from Chas McCormick (who didn’t record an at-bat), the Astros' balanced attack proved too much for Miami to contain.

Miami’s lone bright spots came from Jakob Marsee, who went 2-for-2 with a solo homer and two RBI in limited action, and reliever Valente Bellozo, who stabilized the game with 3.2 scoreless innings. But the damage was done early, as Houston’s bullpen—led by AJ Blubaugh’s five strikeouts over five innings—shut the door after a shaky start. The win keeps the Astros' postseason push on track, while the Marlins, despite flashes of resilience, remain stuck in a rut as their struggling offense fails to support a thin pitching staff.

The Houston Astros' bats erupted early and often, powering their way to a decisive 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz delivered the biggest blows, with Altuve launching a home run as part of a 2-for-4, two-RBI performance, while Diaz's three-run homer in the fifth inning broke the game open. The Astros' relentless offense tagged Marlins starter Cal Quantrill for seven runs—including two homers—before chasing him in the fifth, as Houston's lineup collected nine hits in just 4.1 innings against him. Even without their usual firepower from Chas McCormick (who didn’t record an at-bat), the Astros' balanced attack proved too much for Miami to contain.

Miami’s lone bright spots came from Jakob Marsee, who went 2-for-2 with a solo homer and two RBI in limited action, and reliever Valente Bellozo, who stabilized the game with 3.2 scoreless innings. But the damage was done early, as Houston’s bullpen—led by AJ Blubaugh’s five strikeouts over five innings—shut the door after a shaky start. The win keeps the Astros' postseason push on track, while the Marlins, despite flashes of resilience, remain stuck in a rut as their struggling offense fails to support a thin pitching staff.