Astros Turn Triple Plays to Escape Inning-Ending Jams

Jeremy Peña, Jose Altuve, and Jon Singleton Combine for Clutch Double Play

In a thrilling game between the Astros and Red Sox, the Astros' defense stepped up to the plate with three key double plays to escape inning-ending jams.

Peña and Altuve Combine for Double Play

In the top of the 4th inning, with runners on first and second, Jeremy Peña fielded a ground ball and quickly fired it to second baseman Jose Altuve, who relayed the ball to first baseman Jon Singleton to complete the double play.

Singleton Turns Strike-'Em-Out, Throw-'Em-Out Double Play

In the bottom of the 6th inning, with the bases loaded and one out, Singleton struck out the batter, and catcher Martin Maldonado threw a strike to second to catch the runner stealing, completing the double play.

Meyers Grounds into Double Play to Escape Jam

Clinging to a two-run lead in the bottom of the seventh, the Red Sox loaded the bases with one out. Astros pitcher Josh Bush induced a grounder from Jake Meyers, and Singleton fielded the ball and threw it to Altuve at second, who relayed it to first for the double play.

Verlander Throws Bullpen Session

Astros ace Justin Verlander threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is expected to make his next start on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels.

Key Stats

• Astros pitchers have turned 10 double plays in the past five games.
• Peña has a team-leading 20 assists this season.
• Altuve has a fielding percentage of .988 this season.