Yainer Diaz powers the Astros past the Rangers 11-2, pushing Houston into first
Houston scored 11 runs on 15 hits and clinched the season series against Texas while Hunter Brown earned the win.
- On Friday, the Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 11-2, reclaiming first place in the American League West. Yainer Diaz led the offensive surge as Houston clinched the season series against its division rival.
- Houston's victory marked its ninth win in 10 games, a hot streak that has rapidly improved the club's standing. The Astros improved to 36-24 since being 11 games under.500 on May 20.
- Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker slugged back-to-back home runs, while Yainer Diaz tallied four hits including a solo homer. Jeremy Pena added three hits and three RBIs in the dominant offensive display.
- Following Friday's result, the Astros hold a 56-55 record, surpassing the 55-55 Rangers in the American League West. Houston now leads the division by one game.
- Saturday's 7:10 p.m. EDT matchup features Texas starting Jacob deGrom against Houston's Ronel Blanco . The teams meet for the 12th time this season.
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Astros blast Rangers, charge into first place in AL West
Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker slugged back-to-back home runs, Yordan Alvarez reached base four times, and the Houston Astros moved into first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday. The post Astros blast Rangers, charge into first place in AL West appeared first on West Hawaii Today.
MLB roundup: Astros back atop AL West with rout of rival Rangers
Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker slugged back-to-back home runs, Yordan Alvarez reached base four times, and the Houston Astros moved into first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday. Housto...
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Yainer Diaz powers the Astros past the Rangers 11-2, pushing Houston into first
HOUSTON (AP) — Yainer Diaz homered and tied a career high with four hits and Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker also went deep to lead the Houston Astros to an 11-2 rout of the Texas Rangers Friday night that put…
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