{"id":19747,"date":"2026-05-29T21:45:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=19747"},"modified":"2026-05-29T21:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:48:06","slug":"astros-brewers-20260529","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2026\/05\/29\/astros-brewers-20260529\/","title":{"rendered":"Late Chances Slip Away, Brewers Top Astros in Extras"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brewers 5<\/strong>, <\/strong>Astros 4 (10 innings)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Houston Astros<\/a> fell to the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a>, 5\u20134, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at Daikin Park after the Brewers scored the automatic runner on a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cam Smith<\/a> provided early offense with a solo home run and an RBI double. Jake Meyers<\/a> also contributed an RBI double as the Astros built a three-run lead before the Brewers battled back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Astros \u2013 Brewers Game Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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<\/a> connected for a solo home run that tied the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kai-Wei Teng<\/a> kept the Brewers quiet through four innings and recorded six strikeouts. The right-hander escaped traffic during the second inning after Isaac Paredes<\/a> threw out Jake Bauers<\/a> at home plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Astros created separation during the fourth inning. Yordan Alvarez<\/a> 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<\/a> lifted a sacrifice fly that extended the lead to 4\u20131.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Brewers responded during the fifth inning. Christian Yelich<\/a> worked a walk before Jackson Chourio<\/a> launched a two-run home run to center field, trimming the deficit to one run.<\/span><\/p>\n

Astros relievers protected the lead through the sixth and seventh innings. Steven Okert<\/a> recorded a scoreless sixth inning, and Nick Allen erased Garrett Mitchell<\/a> with a pickoff at second base.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Brewers tied the game during the eighth inning after Chourio walked and later scored on a Jake Bauers groundout. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Astros threatened in the ninth after Jeremy Pe\u00f1a<\/a> reached on an error and Meyers singled. Allen advanced both runners with a sacrifice bunt before Christian V\u00e1zquez<\/a> received an intentional walk. However, Brice Matthews<\/a> struck out, and Isaac Paredes popped out, leaving the bases loaded.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Brewers moved ahead in the 10th inning. Christian Yelich advanced to third on a flyout before Brice Turang<\/a> delivered a sacrifice fly to right field.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Astros placed Zach Dezenzo<\/a> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Went Right for the Astros<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Smith Continued Producing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cam Smith homered during the second inning and added an RBI double during the fourth. He accounted for two of the Astros’ four runs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teng Delivered Quality Innings<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defensive Execution<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Paredes threw out a runner at home plate during the second inning. Allen also picked off Mitchell at second base during the sixth.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Went Wrong for the Astros<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Missed Chances Late<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Astros loaded the bases with one out during the ninth inning but failed to score the winning run.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brewers Erased the Lead<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Brewers scored four unanswered runs after trailing 4\u20131 during the fourth inning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strikeouts in Key Situations<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Alvarez struck out in the 10th inning with the tying run in scoring position. Smith later struck out to end the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

Left on Base<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Astros stranded 10 runners, including five in scoring position, during the loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Hits<\/strong><\/h3>\n