Astros Edge Rangers 5-4, Stretching AL West Lead with 5th Straight Win
Taylor Trammell drove in two runs and Yordan Alvarez scored twice as Houston won for the fifth straight time.
- On Saturday, the Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 5-4, securing their fifth consecutive victory and extending their lead in the American League West.
- The Astros, who were 11 games under.500 on May 20, have won 10 of their last 11 games, propelling them to a 1 1/2-game lead over the Rangers atop the division.
- Taylor Trammell drove in two runs with a single, while Yordan Alvarez, who leads MLB with 35 home runs, doubled and scored twice. Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom yielded seven hits and five runs in 3 1/3 innings.
- Closer Josh Hader improved to 15-for-15 on save opportunities, striking out one in a scoreless ninth. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager returned from a 23-game injured-list stint but Houston's bullpen held firm.
- Houston manager Joe Espada said the team has "battled injuries, some ups and downs" but remains proud of its effort. The series concludes Sunday with Houston RHP Peter Lambert facing Rangers RHP Kumar Rocker.
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Astros cling to 1-run lead, hold off Rangers in division tilt
Josh Hader moved into fifth place in franchise history with his 77th save, and the Houston Astros extended their lead in the American League West over the visiting Texas Rangers with a 5-4 victory on Saturday. Hader worked a perfect ninth inning for his 15th save in 15 chances. The Astros preserved their one-run lead
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Astros edge Rangers 5-4, stretching AL West lead with 5th straight win
Taylor Trammell had two RBIs and Christian Walker added two hits and drove in a run to give the Houston Astros a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers Saturday night that increased their lead in the AL West.
Taylor Trammell promoted two races, while Christian Walker added two hits and pushed a race to help Houston Astros outperform the Texas Rangers on Saturday 5-4, expanding their lead at the West Summit of the American League.
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