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Jeremy Peña homers, and Astros top Tigers 4-2 in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:15 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Jeremy Peña homers, and Astros top Tigers 4-2 in Houston

Summary

The Houston Astros secured a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on June 17, 2026. Jeremy Peña contributed significantly with a home run and an RBI single. Peter Lambert delivered a strong performance, allowing only two hits while striking out five in seven innings. Yordan Alvarez extended his on-base streak to 24 games, driving in one run. The Tigers' Casey Mize, in his return from injury, pitched 4 2/3 innings, surrendering three runs. The Astros will face the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series starting Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Astros improve their record to 6-4 with the win.
•Peña hits his fourth home run of the season.
•Lambert strikes out five batters, with no walks allowed.
•Yordan Alvarez reaches 55 RBIs and extends his on-base streak.
•Tigers will face the Chicago White Sox in their next series.

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9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremy Peña homers, Lambert allows 2 hits and Astros beat Tigers 4-2

What they're saying

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Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday. Yordan Alvarez extended his on-base streak to 24 games and scored Christian Vazquez on a double for his 55th RBI of the season. Lambert (6-4) retired nine of his first 10 batters.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOSHUA KOCH

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