The shortstop has taken over the leadoff position in the batting order and tops the team in most offensive categories.

Framber Valdez threw seven quality innings and Jeremy Pena homered and drove in four as the visiting Houston Astros earned a 9-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Jeremy Peña homered and drove in four runs as the Houston Astros defeated the ...

Jeremy Peña swats a three-run homer to left field and breaks the game open for the Astros with a 6-1 lead in the top of the 6th inning ...

Few facets of the Astros’ offense looked competent during the six-day road trip — except Peña, who's thriving in the leadoff ...

The big blow from the shortstop was a three-run blast in the sixth inning off Elvin Rodriguez, Pena's fifth long ball of the season. After a sluggish start to the season at the plate, Pena has hit ...