Houston Astros beat Milwaukee Brewers 9-2; Jeremy Peña homered and drove in 2 runs
Jeremy Peña homered and drove in 2 runs, while Peter Lambert worked 5 innings in the Houston Astros' win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Houston Astros scored 9 runs and beat the Milwaukee Brewers by 7 on May 30, 2026. Jeremy Peña homered and drove in 2 runs, and Peter Lambert worked 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 90 pitches.
The score and club record
The Milwaukee Brewers did not score in 7 of 9 innings against the Houston Astros' staff. At bat, the Houston Astros scored in 3 of 9 innings; the 2nd was the club's largest inning, at 3 runs. The Houston Astros won by 7 runs.
In the bottom of the 2nd, Jeremy Peña drove in 2 runs with a home run. The play put the Houston Astros ahead to stay, 3-1.
At the end of May 30, 2026, the Houston Astros had a 27-33 record and were 4th in the division and 3.5 games back.
Batting contributions
Jeremy Peña finished 3-for-5 with 3 runs, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. Christian Walker had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Isaac Paredes collected 1 hit across 3 at-bats with 1 double, 2 RBIs, and 1 walk.
Jake Meyers had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 run and 1 RBI. Taylor Trammell collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 run and 1 RBI. Yordan Alvarez went 2-for-4 with 1 run, 1 double, and 1 walk. 8 batters combined for the Houston Astros' 12 hits. They also drew 2 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching contributions
In 5 innings, Peter Lambert threw 90 pitches, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, walking 3 and striking out 3. Across 9 innings, the Houston Astros' staff threw 140 pitches, allowed 6 hits and 2 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 9 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.