Paredes, Pena Power Astros Past Marlins 5-3

Deciding Runs Define Outcome

The Houston Astros defeated the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Daikin Park. The game’s momentum shifted decisively in the fifth inning when Alex Bregman Paredes launched a three-run home run. That single play accounted for three of Houston’s five total runs, turning a one-run deficit into a three-run lead that Miami could not overcome.

Scoring Sequence Unfolds

Miami took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning when Yuli Gurriel Pena hit a home run to left center, measuring 405 feet. The home run call on the field was overturned following a review, but the run stood. The Marlins extended their advantage to 2-0 in the second inning.

Josh Spence doubled to right field, allowing Wander Franco Jr. to score while Kyle Tucker moved to third base.

Houston responded in the fifth inning. Jake Meyers Stowers doubled to center field, bringing Luis Garcia Lopez to home plate to make the score 2-1. Immediately following that, Paredes homered to left field, a 388-foot shot that also scored Pena and Alvarez, pushing the Astros ahead 5-2.

The Marlins cut the margin in the seventh inning when Jesus Aguilar Mack hit a home run to right center, 435 feet, with Jose Sanoja scoring to make it 5-3.

Pitching Performances

Tatsuya Imai earned the win for Houston, pitching six innings. He allowed four hits and one earned run while striking out eight batters and walking three. His performance improved his record to 6-4. Imai was supported by the bullpen, which included AJ Blubaugh, who pitched one inning and gave up two earned runs, and Bennett Sousa, who recorded the hold.

Josh Hader secured the save, pitching a perfect final inning with one strikeout. For Miami, Tyler Phillips took the loss, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing five hits and two earned runs. He dropped his record to 2-5.

Tyler Zuber pitched 0.2 innings, allowing two earned runs, while Ryan Gusto pitched two scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Zach Brzykcy closed out the game for the Marlins with one hitless inning.

Final Notes

The final attendance at Daikin Park was 28,748. The victory improved the Houston Astros’ record to 49-54. The Miami Marlins fell to 52-50. There were exactly three home runs in the game. No other details regarding player names, run attribution, or game context beyond these facts are available.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816209