Astros Beat Brewers 9-1 to Avoid Sweep

The Houston Astros avoided a series sweep by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1, powered by Framber Valdez's seven strong innings and Jeremy Peña's four RBIs, including a key three-run homer in the sixth. This win snapped Milwaukee's three-game winning streak and left both teams with .500 records. The Brewers had previously won 4-3 in the series with a four-run first inning led by Jake Bauers and Rhys Hoskins. Astros starter Hayden Wesneski struggled in that game, while rookie Chad Patrick and closer Trevor Megill helped Milwaukee hold on. The Brewers have lost all 13 games this season in which their opponent scored first. Astros closer Josh Hader also made his first pitching appearance in Milwaukee since being traded in 2022.