Astros' Mauricio Dubón Secures Extra-Inning Win

Mauricio Dubón delivered a crucial 10th-inning single, scoring Pedro León and leading the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, marking their eighth consecutive win. This win came on a night when the Astros had only two hits, with Dubón's hit snapping his 0-for-14 slump. Astros starter Ronel Blanco pitched six scoreless innings, while closer Josh Hader struck out three in two innings of relief to secure the win. The Astros ended their 8-1 road trip, the best since 2015, while the Rays have struggled, losing seven of their last nine games. Tampa Bay's manager expressed concern over the team's inability to score runs, highlighting their offensive struggles in recent outings. Houston's victory extends their lead in the AL West to 2.5 games ahead of Seattle.