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Cam Smith's two homers lead Astros over Padres 6-3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:47 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Cam Smith's two homers lead Astros over Padres 6-3

Summary

The Houston Astros defeated the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Friday night, with Cam Smith hitting two home runs. Smith's powerful performance, including a two-run single from Christian Walker, contributed to the Astros' eighth win in 10 games, maintaining their lead in the AL West. Robbie Ray, making his debut for the Padres after a trade, allowed four runs and struggled with control, walking five batters. Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for the Padres, who fell two games behind the third NL wild-card spot.

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By the Numbers

•Cam Smith hit two home runs for Houston.
•Robbie Ray makes San Diego debut, allowing four runs.
•Fernando Tatis Jr. homered, moving up Padres' all-time list.
•The Astros lead the AL West with their eighth win in 10 games.
•San Diego drops two games behind the third NL wild-card spot.

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4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Smith homers twice as Astros beat newcomer Robbie Ray, Padres 6-3

What they're saying

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Cam Smith homered twice and the AL West-leading Houston Astros spoiled Robbie Ray's San Diego debut by beating the Padres 6-3 on Friday night for their eighth win in 10 games. The Padres dropped two games behind the third NL wild-card spot. Smith connected to left off Ray with one out in the second and off Yuki Matsui leading off the sixth, also to left.
— Yahoo Sportsby BERNIE WILSON

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