On August 30, 2026, in New York, LaMonte Wade Jr. hit a crucial two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the New York Mets. The Astros overcame an early 3-2 deficit, with Jeremy Peña also contributing a leadoff homer. The win helped the Astros maintain their lead in the American League West.
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