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Josh Naylor has participated in 61 games this season, starting in 60 of them. He has an average of .289 with 67 hits in 232 at-bats. Naylor has 7 home runs and 39 RBIs, showing solid performance at the plate.

In recent games, Naylor's performance has varied. Over the last 10 games, he has a batting average of .289 with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs. His on-base percentage during this stretch stands at .308, while his slugging percentage is .500.

In the Astros' 8-2 victory over the Pirates, Cam Smith contributed with a hit and a stolen base. This performance brought his season total to 40 hits and 3 stolen bases over 49 games, maintaining a batting average of .245.

Smith has been in a slump, hitting just .067 over his last 5 games with one RBI and one stolen base. Despite the recent struggles, his on-base percentage remains at .328, reflecting his ability to still reach base.

Jacob Melton contributed to the Astros' win against the Pirates with two base knocks and a key stolen base. He also reached base with one walk, adding to his early season total of one free pass.

Melton's season average stands at .250 over four games, with two RBIs coming from this matchup. He holds a .308 on-base percentage and has one stolen base for the season.

Jared Triolo reached base three times against the Astros with two hits and a walk. Despite his contributions, the Pirates fell short in an 8-2 loss. This performance bumps Triolo's season average to .170, while his OPS sits at .535.

Triolo's recent uptick in form includes a .444 average over his last three games, raising hope for more consistent production. With five doubles and nine walks this season, his on-base percentage stands at .248 through 38 games. Triolo will look to build on this stretch and increase his impact in upcoming games.

Jeremy Peña extended his hitting streak to 11 games, contributing three hits in the Astros' 8-2 win over the Pirates. His efforts included two doubles and a stolen base, raising his season average to .318.

With 75 hits in 62 games, Peña's on-base percentage now sits at .378, while his OPS is .870. Over the last 10 games, he's batting .425, demonstrating a hot streak at the plate.

Valdez now has 84 strikeouts across 85 innings this season, showing consistent performance on the mound. He recorded a WHIP of 1.06 and maintained an ERA of 3.07 after this game against the Pirates.

Houston’s 8-2 victory was further highlighted by Valdez's ability to control the game, earning his sixth win of the year. His K/9 rate sits at 8.9, reflecting his knack for racking up strikeouts. Valdez also continued his streak of scoring 40+ FanDuel points in six straight games, underlining his recent dominant outings.

Paredes' offensive outburst included two home runs, increasing his season total to 14 long balls. This performance at the plate helped the Astros secure an 8-2 victory over the Pirates, contributing significantly with three RBIs and two runs scored.

After the game, Paredes' season line stands at a .252 batting average with an OPS of .821 across 61 games. In his last three games, he has maintained a slugging percentage of 1.000, showcasing his recent power surge with three homers.

In the Pirates' 8-2 loss to the Astros, Oneil Cruz added to his season totals with a hit and two RBIs. Over 55 games, he now sits at 45 hits with 28 RBIs, maintaining a .230 average and an OPS of .821.

Cruz's recent form shows a .278 average over his last five games, with two doubles and four stolen bases. Despite the team's struggles, Cruz has consistently contributed at the plate, including his 12 home runs this season.

Mitch Keller struck out five in a game where the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Houston Astros 8-2. Over 5 2/3 innings, Keller added to his season totals, reaching 61 strikeouts and maintaining a 4.13 ERA.

Keller's 1-8 record reflects the struggles on the mound this season. His WHIP stands at 1.27 across 76 1/3 innings, showing consistent traffic on the bases in his starts.

Maikel Garcia contributed a home run and a double in the Royals' 7-5 victory over the Cardinals. He notched two walks and swiped two bags, demonstrating versatility on the base paths.

Garcia now holds a .311 average for the season with a .852 OPS. Over his last seven games, he's hitting .321 with a slugging percentage of .536.