Padres Hold on to Beat Astros on Good All-Around Night

San Diego Padres Win 5-3

In a game that featured strong performances from both teams, the San Diego Padres ultimately emerged victorious over the Houston Astros with a score of 5-3. The Padres were led by a strong outing from starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who pitched six innings and allowed only one run on four hits. The Astros, meanwhile, were paced by a two-run home run from Yordan Alvarez.

Padres' Offense Comes Alive

The Padres offense came alive in the third inning, scoring three runs off Astros starter Framber Valdez. The inning was highlighted by a two-run double from Manny Machado. The Padres added another run in the fourth inning on a solo home run from Eric Hosmer.

Yu Darvish Pitches Gem

Darvish was in complete control throughout his outing, allowing only one run on four hits. He struck out eight batters and walked only one. The only run he allowed came on a solo home run by Alvarez in the fourth inning. Darvish's performance was a key factor in the Padres' victory.

Astros' Offense Struggles

The Astros offense struggled to generate much offense against Darvish and the Padres bullpen. The only runs they scored came on the home run by Alvarez and a solo home run by Chas McCormick in the eighth inning. The Astros were unable to mount a serious rally against the Padres, who held on for the victory.

Conclusion

The Padres' victory over the Astros was a complete team effort. Darvish pitched a gem, the offense came alive, and the bullpen held the fort. The win was a big one for the Padres, who are now 21-17 on the season. The Astros, meanwhile, fell to 19-19 with the loss.