The Astros beat the Athletics 6-1 on July 27, 2025, snapping their skid. Jeremy Peña's hitting streak and Isaac Paredes' HR led the way. Recap inside.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Exhale, Houston. After a brief but frustrating three-game skid, the Astros are back in the win column, dispatching the Oakland Athletics 6-1 at Daikin Park on Sunday. Led by another clutch performance from Jeremy Peña and a powerful blast from Isaac Paredes, the team showed the resilience fans have come to expect, reminding the rest of the AL West that they're still the team to beat.
Jeremy Peña extended his hitting streak to 13 games, the longest by an Astros player this season.
It wasn't the smoothest start for Ryan Gusto, who found himself in an early hole. But the starter settled in beautifully, gutting through six strong innings while striking out seven. The offense provided the necessary support, with Isaac Paredes' 19th home run serving as a major jolt of energy. The bullpen was solid, and Josh Hader slammed the door with a scoreless ninth, securing a much-needed win and improving the Astros' record to a solid 61-45.
The offensive story of the day, and really the last two weeks, has been Jeremy Peña. He extended his hitting streak to a season-high 13 games, a run he celebrated on social media after the game. His consistency has been a huge boost. Meanwhile, Isaac Paredes is providing the power, launching his 19th homer of the year. He's now just one away from the 20-homer mark for the first time in his Astros career, adding another dangerous bat to the middle of the order.
The good news wasn't limited to the field. Positive updates emerged from the training room, with Yordan Alvarez taking over 50 swings in the cage on Friday, a massive step in his recovery from a right hand fracture. Down on the farm, Spencer Arrighetti made his second rehab start for Double-A Corpus Christi and is on track for an August return. While LHP Brandon Walter landed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation, his MRI revealed no structural damage, suggesting a short absence. The cavalry is coming.
This win was more than just a single victory; it was a reset. Snapping the losing streak while getting positive news on Alvarez and Arrighetti provides a huge morale boost. As the calendar prepares to flip to August, the Astros have solidified their AL West lead and are getting healthier at the perfect time. With Peña firing on all cylinders and Paredes providing pop, Houston is looking ready for the stretch run.
