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Astros Announce Jeremy Peña News After Leaving Cubs Game
Astros Announce Jeremy Peña News After Leaving Cubs Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros found a gem in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft. That player was shortstop Jeremy Peña, who worked his way up the minors and won the starting job after Carlos Correa's departure in 2022. Advertisement The 6-foot-1-inch, 202-pounder slashed .253/.289/.426 with 22 homers and 63 RBI over 136 regular season games before slashing .345/.367/.638 with four homers and eight RBI in 13 playoff contests. He won both the ALCS and World Series MVP awards in Houston's championship run. Peña recaptured that magic to start 2025, as he slashed .324/.379/.492 with 11 homers and 40 RBI over 81 games before Friday's bout with the Chicago Cubs. However, the veteran got hit by a pitch in the second inning and left in the fifth. Houston provided an update about Peña shortly after, via The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) and right fielder Cam Smith (11).Erik Williams - Imagn Images "Jeremy Peña left the game with 'left rib soreness' caused by a hit by pitch, according to the Astros," he reported. Advertisement Peña finished 0-for-2 on the night. The Astros' offense produced despite the setback in the 7-4 win. Designated hitter Victor Caratini broke the ice with a sacrifice fly in the third before catcher Yainer Diaz hit a three-run homer to left center in the same frame. Right fielder Cam Smith then hit another three-run homer to the same area in the fourth, and he reached base four times. Houston is now on a five-game win streak and is 18-6 in June. The club will rematch Chicago on Saturday and Sunday before hitting the road to play the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers. Related: Angels Make Unexpected Coaching Move Before Astros Game Related: Astros Predicted to Make Trade After Major News on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
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- Washington Post
Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
HOUSTON — Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros beat Chicago 7-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer as AL West-leading Houston extended its winning streak to five games.
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7 hours ago
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Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston, and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros beat Chicago 7–4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer as AL West–leading Houston extended its winning streak to five games. The Astros scored four runs in the third off Cubs starter Cade Horton (3–2), with Jose Altuve scoring on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini before Diaz capped the inning with his 377-foot shot to left-center. Smith, a first-round draft selection by Chicago last year, was acquired by the Astros in the offseason as part of the deal for Kyle Tucker. He extended Houston's lead to 7–0 in the fourth with his home run off the left field façade, his sixth of the season. Smith had two hits and scored two runs. Walter (1–1), a 28-year-old left-hander, allowed one run on four hits with five strikeouts. Josh Hader got the final out for his 22nd save. Jeremy Peña exited in the fifth with left rib soreness. He was hit by a pitch in his left side in the second. There was no immediate word on the extent of his injury. Nico Hoerner hit a solo home run in the fifth, and Matt Shaw added a two-run double in the seventh and an RBI double in the ninth for NL Central–leading Chicago. Horton allowed seven runs on eight hits with four walks in four innings. Tucker was hitless in his return to Houston. He kept the game scoreless in the first, throwing Isaac Paredes out at the plate to end the frame. Key moment: Hader inducing a lineout to center by Ian Happ to end it, with Tucker representing the tying run on deck. Key stat: Houston has its second five-game winning streak for the month of June and improved to an MLB-best 18–6 this month. Up next: Cubs RHP Colin Rea (4–3, 4.42 ERA) starts the second game of the three-game series Saturday. Houston has not named a starter.
CBS News
7 hours ago
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- CBS News
Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros beat Chicago 7-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer as AL West-leading Houston extended its winning streak to five games. The Astros scored four runs in the third off Cubs starter Cade Horton (3-2), with Jose Altuve scoring on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini before Diaz capped the inning with his 377-foot shot to left-center. Smith, a first-round draft selection by Chicago last year was acquired by the Astros in the offseason as part of the deal for Kyle Tucker, extended Houston's lead to 7-0 in the fourth with his home run off the left field façade, his sixth of the season. Smith had two hits and scored two runs. Walter (1-1), a 28-year-old left-hander, allowed one run on four hits with five strikeouts. Josh Hader got the final out for his 22nd save. Jeremy Peña exited in the fifth with left rib soreness. He was hit by a pitch in his left side in the second. There was no immediate word on the extent of his injury. Nico Hoerner hit a solo home run in the fifth, and Matt Shaw added a two-run double in the seventh and an RBI double in the ninth for NL Central-leading Chicago. Horton allowed seven runs on eight hits with four walks in four innings. Tucker was hitless in his return to Houston. He kept the game scoreless in the first, throwing Isaac Paredes out at the plate to end the frame. Hader inducing a lineout to center by Ian Happ to end it with Tucker, representing the tying run, on deck. Houston has its second five-game winning streak for the month of June, and improved to an MLB-best 18-6 this month. Cubs RHP Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA) starts the second game of the three-game series Saturday. Houston has not named a starter.
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Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki waits for a pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Astros' Cam Smith celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Astros' Cam Smith hits a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Astros' Cam Smith hits a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki waits for a pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Astros' Cam Smith celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Astros' Cam Smith hits a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025. Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros beat Chicago 7-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer as AL West-leading Houston extended its winning streak to five games. Advertisement The Astros scored four runs in the third off Cubs starter Cade Horton (3-2), with Jose Altuve scoring on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini before Diaz capped the inning with his 377-foot shot to left-center. Smith, a first-round draft selection by Chicago last year was acquired by the Astros in the offseason as part of the deal for Kyle Tucker, extended Houston's lead to 7-0 in the fourth with his home run off the left field façade, his sixth of the season. Smith had two hits and scored two runs. Walter (1-1), a 28-year-old left-hander, allowed one run on four hits with five strikeouts. Josh Hader got the final out for his 22nd save. Jeremy Peña exited in the fifth with left rib soreness. He was hit by a pitch in his left side in the second. There was no immediate word on the extent of his injury. Advertisement Nico Hoerner hit a solo home run in the fifth, and Matt Shaw added a two-run double in the seventh and an RBI double in the ninth for NL Central-leading Chicago. Horton allowed seven runs on eight hits with four walks in four innings. Tucker was hitless in his return to Houston. He kept the game scoreless in the first, throwing Isaac Paredes out at the plate to end the frame. Key moment Hader inducing a lineout to center by Ian Happ to end it with Tucker, representing the tying run, on deck. Key stat Houston has its second five-game winning streak for the month of June, and improved to an MLB-best 18-6 this month. Up next Cubs RHP Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA) starts the second game of the three-game series Saturday. Houston has not named a starter. ___ AP MLB:
