Emmanuel Rivera's two-run homer led the Orioles to a 5-3 victory over the Rockies, marking his first home run with Baltimore. In Houston, Yordan Alvarez's three-home run performance powered the Astros to a 10-0 win over the Phillies, tying him with Jeff Bagwell for the most three-homer games in franchise history. Rookie Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning in the same game, striking out 11 batters. Framber Valdez also flirted with a no-hitter for the Astros, exiting the game in the eighth inning during a 3-2 win over the Royals. The Astros, currently leading the AL West, will face the Royals again following their recent success. Houston's manager Joe Espada has made strategic pitching decisions to preserve team strength, contributing to the team's overall performance.