 over seven innings, earning his eighth win of the season and the Astros 9-1 win over the Marlins. Valdez allowed six hits and one walk while striking out a season-high 10. Astros manager Joe Espada. He was really good. Ten punches, you know, ground ball double plays. I mean, I think it was like three of them. The curveball was a big pitch for him today. He landed it early in the count.