Astros, Rangers Split Dramatic Weekend Series

The Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing streak with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off win over the Texas Rangers in 11 innings on Saturday, highlighted by Zack Short's game-winning single. The following day, the Rangers responded by defeating the Astros 5-1, powered by home runs from Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien and a strong start from Nathan Eovaldi. Houston's offense in the series included solo shots from Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz, while pitchers Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown anchored their starts. The Rangers' recent offensive surge has seen them score at least five runs in five consecutive games, largely thanks to key two-out hits. Despite this success, Texas remains third in the AL West, trailing the Astros, who have maintained a strong home record. The weekend series intensified the division race as both teams look to gain ground in the season's second half.