Marquis Keeps The Astros In Orbit

Batting 7th in the 1st game of a doubleheader against the Indians, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 1 BB. Batting 6th in the 2nd game, Valencia was 2-4 with 1 HR (his 11th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 2-6 with 3 RBIs and 1 run scored against the Orioles.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 1-1 against the Yankees.

Jason Marquis picked up his 8th win of the season. He went 8 innings and gave up 2 runs on 6 hits, 1 BB, and 9 Ks against the Astros. His groundball to flyball ratio was 12-3. The 9 Ks tied a season-high.