Jeremy Peña drives in the go-ahead run; Astros beat Giants in 10 innings

Dominican shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a key single in the 10th inning to drive in the go-ahead run as the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3. The game was played at Oracle Park.

The decisive 10th inning

With the game tied, Peña opened the 10th with a one-out single that drove in the go-ahead run. Mexican Isaac Paredes also contributed with a two-run double that extended the lead.

Reliever Josh Hader pitched two perfect innings for the win in an exciting duel decided in extras.

Why it matters

Peña’s performance strengthens the offense of an Astros team fighting for the top of its division in the final stretch of the season. The Dominican is again decisive in pressure moments, a trait that has accompanied him since his 2022 World Series.

The key figure

10. The innings the Astros needed to prevail 6-3, with Peña starring in the play that broke the tie.