Houston Astros complete sweep of Miami Marlins with 5-2 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Houston Astros concluded their series against the Miami Marlins with a 5-2 victory on July 23. This win marks a positive turnaround for the Astros after they were swept earlier by the Baltimore Orioles. Key contributions came from Yordan Alvarez, who hit his 34th home run, and Jeremy Peña, who hit a homer for the third consecutive game. The Astros are now looking to maintain this momentum as they head further into the season.
- •Astros complete series sweep against Marlins with 5-2 win.
- •Yordan Alvarez leads MLB with his 34th home run.
- •Jeremy Peña hits a home run in third straight game.
- •Peter Lambert pitches six innings, allowing two runs.
- •Astros look to build on this winning streak moving forward.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — From Getting Swept to Doing the Sweeping: The Houston Astros Are on a Winning Streak
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Even the Series Against the Marlins Behind a Strong Imai Outing
"The Astros are making a much-needed comeback after being swept by the Orioles. The Astros have a little winning streak going against the Marlins and look to complete the sweep Wednesday night as they continue their homestand.
"The Astros completed the sweep against the Miami Marlins Wednesday night. After being swept by Baltimore, this is the comeback they needed, and it is crucial they build off of this momentum.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 10:03 PMFrom Getting Swept to Doing the Sweeping: The Houston Astros Are on a Winning Streak
The Astros completed the sweep against the Miami Marlins Wednesday night. After being swept by Baltimore, this is the comeback they needed, and it is crucial they build off of this momentum.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 10:01 PMAstros Even the Series Against the Marlins Behind a Strong Imai Outing
The Astros are making a much-needed comeback after being swept by the Orioles. The Astros have a little winning streak going against the Marlins and look to complete the sweep Wednesday night as they continue their homestand.
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