 The curveball was a big pitch for him today. He landed it early in the count. He got some swing and miss for strikeouts. He was really good. Joey Loperfito finished 2-4 with a homer and a triple for the Astros. Paul Geiner-Diaz added three hits and three RBIs. Xavier Edwards collected two hits and an RBI for the Marlins, who have lost 7-9. Adam Spolane, Houston.