The Houston Astros have taken the lead in the American League West with an 11-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker hit back-to-back home runs, while Yordan Alvarez reached base four times.
Astros’ Winning Streak
The Astros have won for the ninth time in 10 games and clinched the season series against their in-state and division rival. Jeremy Pena added three hits and three RBIs for the Astros, while Yainer Diaz’s four hits included a solo homer.
Houston’s Hunter Brown allowed two runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings, while Texas’ Nathan Eovaldi was roughed up for a season-high-tying six runs on 10 hits over five innings.
Other MLB Games
In other MLB games, the Red Sox defeated the Dodgers 9-4, the Yankees beat the Cubs 2-0, and the Blue Jays won against the Cardinals 3-1.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
