Dubón is among the No. 21 cohort honoring Clemente Day, underscoring Puerto Rican heritage and the Astros’ broader tribute initiative.

Dubón collected two hits from the ninth spot, flashing a hot bat while Houston tried to spark life in the lineup. Dubón’s multi-hit day offered a glimmer of hope for the Astros’ depth, signaling potential sneaky value when Houston searches for spread of productive at-bats beyond the top of the order.

Dubón doubled to start the sixth, setting up the Texas rally that stretched the lead. His timely hit extended Houston’s vulnerabilities, and his role in rallies adds a late-season spark that fantasy players could monitor for sneaky counting stats in deeper leagues.

Dubón contributed a two-run single and scored a run as Houston’s offense clicked in support of Brown, adding depth to a lineup that’s rediscovering balance post-injury. His return to form adds a versatile piece who can drive in runs and spark top-of-order opportunities, boosting Astros’ overall depth for fantasy rosters.

Dubón was on deck when Trammell’s bat was confiscated; Trammell pinch-hit for him in the seventh, tying the incident to Astros' depth and lineup fluidity amid scrutiny.