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The Texas Rangers triumphed over the Houston Astros with a 5-1 win, highlighted by Marcus Semien’s 250th career home run. Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi excelled, contributing to his third consecutive victory. The Rangers seized control early, with key plays from Wyatt Langford and Adolis García. Despite the Astros’ struggle, with a solitary home run from Zack Short, the Rangers concluded a challenging road trip with a balanced 5-5 record. Looking ahead, both teams aim to build momentum as the season progresses.
Arlington, Texas – The Texas Rangers clinched their series against the Houston Astros with a decisive 5-1 victory on Sunday, highlighted by Marcus Semien hitting his 250th career home run. The win not only showcased Semien’s milestone but also contributed to the team’s positive momentum as they prepare to resume their season.
Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi shone on the mound, improving his record to 7-3 after delivering an impressive 7 2/3 innings of work. Eovaldi held the Astros to just five hits and one run while striking out eight batters. This victory marks Eovaldi’s third consecutive win, solidifying his role as a crucial player for the Rangers.
The Rangers quickly took control of the game. In the second inning, Wyatt Langford walked, setting the stage for Evan Carter, who hit a triple to score Langford. Ezequiel Duran followed with a ground-rule double, allowing Carter to cross the plate, extending the lead to 2-0. Just one inning later, Adolis García delivered a two-out home run, increasing the lead to 3-0.
Continuing to build on their momentum, the Rangers notched another run in the fourth inning when Carter doubled and later scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Alejandro Osuna, pushing the score to 4-0. The Astros managed to get on the board in the sixth inning with a solo home run from Zack Short, marking their only run of the game.
Semien cemented the victory with his home run in the eighth inning, which was not only his second of the series but also a significant milestone in his career. Meanwhile, García’s contributions have been noteworthy, as he has now hit 20 home runs against the Astros since 2021, the most of any player during that span.
The Astros’ struggles continued with this loss, marking their fifth defeat in the last six games. Astros starter Hunter Brown had a rough outing, allowing five hits and four runs over five innings while striking out eight batters. Brown currently holds a record of 9-4 but faced difficulties after a previous start where he allowed a season-high six runs to the Cleveland Guardians.
This series win against the Astros allows the Rangers to conclude a challenging road trip with a 5-5 record over ten games. As the teams shift gears, the Rangers will be back in action, hosting the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, while the Astros prepare to face the Seattle Mariners as they open the second half of their season.
Both teams will seek to capitalize on this pivotal moment as they navigate the pressures of the remainder of the season, with the Rangers aiming to build on their recent success and the Astros looking to turn their performance around.
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