Brewers 5, Astros 4 (10 innings)
The Houston Astros fell to the Milwaukee Brewers, 5–4, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at Daikin Park after the Brewers scored the automatic runner on a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.
Cam Smith provided early offense with a solo home run and an RBI double. Jake Meyers also contributed an RBI double as the Astros built a three-run lead before the Brewers battled back.
Astros – Brewers Game Summary
The Astros opened the scoring during the second inning when Smith launched a solo home run into left-center field. The Brewers answered immediately in the third after David Hamilton connected for a solo home run that tied the game.
Kai-Wei Teng kept the Brewers quiet through four innings and recorded six strikeouts. The right-hander escaped traffic during the second inning after Isaac Paredes threw out Jake Bauers at home plate.
The Astros created separation during the fourth inning. Yordan Alvarez walked before Walker reached on a fielder’s choice and throwing error. Smith followed with an RBI double, scoring Alvarez. Meyers added an RBI double later in the inning, and Nick Allen lifted a sacrifice fly that extended the lead to 4–1.
The Brewers responded during the fifth inning. Christian Yelich worked a walk before Jackson Chourio launched a two-run home run to center field, trimming the deficit to one run.
Astros relievers protected the lead through the sixth and seventh innings. Steven Okert recorded a scoreless sixth inning, and Nick Allen erased Garrett Mitchell with a pickoff at second base.
The Brewers tied the game during the eighth inning after Chourio walked and later scored on a Jake Bauers groundout.
The Astros threatened in the ninth after Jeremy Peña reached on an error and Meyers singled. Allen advanced both runners with a sacrifice bunt before Christian Vázquez received an intentional walk. However, Brice Matthews struck out, and Isaac Paredes popped out, leaving the bases loaded.
The Brewers moved ahead in the 10th inning. Christian Yelich advanced to third on a flyout before Brice Turang delivered a sacrifice fly to right field.
The Astros placed Zach Dezenzo at second to begin the bottom half. Alvarez struck out looking, Walker advanced Dezenzo to third with a flyout, and Cam Smith struck out on a foul tip to end the game.
What Went Right for the Astros
Smith Continued Producing
Cam Smith homered during the second inning and added an RBI double during the fourth. He accounted for two of the Astros’ four runs.
Teng Delivered Quality Innings
Teng worked five innings and limited the Brewers to three runs. He recorded six strikeouts and allowed only one hit through the first four innings.
Defensive Execution
Paredes threw out a runner at home plate during the second inning. Allen also picked off Mitchell at second base during the sixth.
What Went Wrong for the Astros
Missed Chances Late
The Astros loaded the bases with one out during the ninth inning but failed to score the winning run.
Brewers Erased the Lead
The Brewers scored four unanswered runs after trailing 4–1 during the fourth inning.
Strikeouts in Key Situations
Alvarez struck out in the 10th inning with the tying run in scoring position. Smith later struck out to end the game.
Left on Base
The Astros stranded 10 runners, including five in scoring position, during the loss.
Quick Hits
- Cam Smith: 2-for-4, home run, double, two RBI
- Jake Meyers: 2-for-4, RBI double
- Nick Allen: sacrifice fly, pickoff assist
- Kai-Wei Teng: Five innings, three runs, six strikeouts
What’s Next
The Astros continue the homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon at Daikin Park. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 pm Central.
Right-hander Peter Lambert is expected to take the mound for the Astros against Brewers right-hander Brandon Sproat. Lambert enters with a 3–4 record and a 3.79 ERA, while Sproat carries a 1-3 record and a 5.84 ERA with 48 strikeouts.
More Houston Astros Articles
More Milwaukee Brewers Articles
More MLB Articles
Main Picture:
- Categories
-
Houston Astros
Milwaukee Brewers
