Manager Joe Espada said sitting Jeremy Peña was part of his "buildup" after missing more than a month because of injury.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Receive Good News About Jeremy Pena Despite Injury Scare. As the Houston Astros continue with a big series against the Boston Red Sox, they can breathe a sigh of relief about one of their key players.

Back in the leadoff spot for Houston, Peña finished 3-for-5 with three singles. He flied out in each of his final two at-bats, including to end the top of the 10th inning. He was replaced on defense in the bottom of the 10th after his right hamstring “cramped up” in that last at-bat, manager Joe Espada said.

Jason Alexander pitched six scoreless innings, Jeremy Peña doubled twice and the Houston Astros used a five-run fourth to beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Monday night.

Spencer Arrighetti is back after missing four months with a broken thumb and gets the start as Houston goes for sweep of Miami.