Astros Fall to Marlins
- — The Miami Marlins defeated the Houston Astros, 6-5, on Saturday in a Grapefruit League game at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
- Houston fielded a lineup that mixed seasoned players with those vying for roster spots.
- The Marlins took an early lead in the first inning when Griffin Conine drove in a run with a single to center field.
Marlins Edge Astros in Spring Training Matchup
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Miami Marlins defeated the Houston Astros, 6-5, on Saturday in a Grapefruit League game at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
Houston fielded a lineup that mixed seasoned players with those vying for roster spots. Jose Altuve, batting leadoff and playing left field, went 1-for-3, bringing his spring training average to .184.
Houston Astros Lineup
- Jose Altuve, LF
- Jeremy Peña, SS
- Isaac Paredes, 3B
- yainer Díaz, C
- Zach Dezenzo, RF
- Jon Singleton, 1B
- Brendan Rodgers, DH
- Mauricio Dubón, 2B
- Jake Meyers, CF
- Hunter Brown, P
Miami Marlins Lineup
- Xavier Edwards, SS
- Connor Norby, 3B
- Jonah Bride, 1B
- Griffin Conine, RF
- Derek Hill, CF
- Otto Lopez, 2B
- Nick Fortes, C
- Jakob Marsee, DH
- Dillon Head, LF
- Xzavion Curry, P
Game Summary
The Marlins took an early lead in the first inning when Griffin Conine drove in a run with a single to center field. Nick Fortes then drew a bases-loaded walk to extend the lead.
In the third, Miami added three more runs. Jakob Marsee singled to center, and Dillon Head followed with a single to left.
The Marlins scored again in the seventh when Connor Caskenette doubled to right field, scoring Ian Lewis.
The Astros mounted a late comeback attempt in the ninth. Max Holy walked to lead off the inning. After two outs, two wild pitches by reliever Christian Roa allowed Holy to score. Consecutive walks to Jesús Bastidas, Pascanel Ferreras, and Colin Barber loaded the bases. Joe Hudson then cleared the bases with a double to left-center.
Ryan Wrobleski singled, putting runners on the corners, and Ryan Johnson singled to center, bringing the Astros within one run. Another wild pitch put the potential winning run on second, but Matt Pushard struck out Max Holy to end the game.
Marlins starter Xzavion Curry pitched four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out one.
Final Score: Miami Marlins 6,Houston Astros 5
- Winning Pitcher: Xzavion Curry (2-0)
- Losing Pitcher: Hunter Brown (1-1)
- Save: Matt Pushard (2)
Key Performances
Miami Marlins
- Xzavion Curry: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
- Nick Fortes: 1-0, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K
- Otto Lopez: 1-1, 1 2B, 1 R, 2 BB
houston Astros
- Jeremy Peña: 3-2
- Jake Meyers: 3-2
- Joe Hudson: 2-1, 1 2B, 3 RBI, 1 K
- Isaac Paredes: 1-0, 2 BB
- Jose Altuve: 3-1
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Marlins Edge Astros in Exciting Spring Training Matchup
Game Recap: Marlins vs. Astros
Q: Who won the Marlins vs. Astros Spring Training game?
the Miami Marlins defeated the Houston Astros with a final score of 6-5 in a Grapefruit League game on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The game was held at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Q: What were the key moments in the game?
The Marlins took an early lead in the first inning with a run-scoring single by Griffin Conine and a bases-loaded walk by Nick Fortes.
Miami added three more runs in the third inning,extending their lead.
The marlins scored again in the seventh.
The Astros attempted a late comeback in the ninth inning,scoring four runs,but ultimately fell short.
Q: Who were the starting pitchers for the Marlins and Astros?
The Marlins starting pitcher was Xzavion Curry.
The Astros starting pitcher was Hunter Brown.
Key Performances and Stats
Q: Which players stood out in the game?
Several players had notable performances:
Miami Marlins:
Xzavion Curry: Pitched four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out one.
Nick Fortes: Contributed with a run, an RBI, two walks and one K.
Otto Lopez: Went 1-1 with a double, 1 run, and 2 walks.
Houston Astros:
Jeremy Peña: Went 3-2 at the plate.
Jake Meyers: Also had a strong performance, going 3-2.
Joe Hudson: Drove in three runs with a double.
* Jose Altuve: Went 1-3, batting leadoff and playing left field.
Q: What were the final scores and key stats?
Here's a summary of the game's key numbers:
| Team | Runs | Hits | Errors | Winning Pitcher | Losing Pitcher | Save |
| ---------------- | ---- | ---- | ------ | --------------- | -------------- | ------------- |
| Miami Marlins | 6 | | | Xzavion Curry | Hunter Brown | Matt Pushard |
| Houston Astros | 5 | | | | | |
Lineups
Q: Who played for the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins?
Here are the lineups for both teams:
Houston Astros Lineup:
- Jose Altuve, LF
- Jeremy Peña, SS
- Isaac Paredes, 3B
- Yainer Díaz, C
- Zach Dezenzo, RF
- Jon Singleton, 1B
- Brendan Rodgers, DH
- Mauricio Dubón, 2B
- Jake Meyers, CF
- Hunter Brown, P
Miami Marlins Lineup:
- Xavier Edwards, SS
- Connor Norby, 3B
- Jonah Bride, 1B
- Griffin Conine, RF
- Derek Hill, CF
- Otto Lopez, 2B
- Nick Fortes, C
- Jakob Marsee, DH
- Dillon Head, LF
- Xzavion Curry, P