Tucker Trade Trio Shines Together for Astros
Wesneski, Cam Smith, and Isaac Paredes all delivered in the same game, signaling the Kyle Tucker return is paying early dividends.
Hayden Wesneski pitched seven innings allowing three runs. Cam Smith went 3-for-4 with a home run and a game-tying single in the ninth inning. Isaac Paredes added a 2-for-4 performance including a two-run double in the tenth inning. All three were acquired from the Cubs in the Kyle Tucker trade.
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