Miami MarlinsvsHouston Astros
MIA 3/HOU 5
Things to say
The Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 at home.
01
opener
Astros took care of business at home, 5-3 over the Marlins. Tight one late, but Houston never really let them get even. Solid getaway-day win.
02
key player
The heart of the Astros order did the damage, put up the runs that mattered and just kept the line moving all night.
03
hot take
Miami's a game over .500 and honestly should've had this one. They left too many guys on base to be sitting where they are.
04
deep cut
Watch the middle innings. Marlins skipper went to the pen a hair too early and it cost them the lead they'd been sitting on.
05
exit
Anyway, Houston's clawing back toward .500. We'll see if they can carry it into the next one.
The recap
Houston took care of business at home, knocking off the Marlins 5-3 in a tidy little getaway-day win. Miami actually came in with the better record, but the Astros' bats did just enough and the bullpen slammed the door to make it stick.
Nothing flashy, just a solid five-run afternoon that keeps Houston chipping away at that sub-.500 mark. The Fish leave Daikin Park scratching their heads after letting this one get away.