The Cincinnati Reds secured a 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros, completing a series sweep and extending their winning streak against the Astros to nine games. Ty France's seventh-inning home run was pivotal, while Rhett Lowder delivered an impressive performance, allowing only four hits over 6 1/3 innings. This marks the Reds' third consecutive series sweep of the Astros, as they previously achieved similar successes in 2019 and 2023. The Astros' Hunter Brown also pitched well, but was unable to prevent the loss. The Reds are now gearing up to face the Mets, while Houston prepares for a series against the Diamondbacks. This game highlighted the Reds’ strong offensive and defensive play as they push for a playoff position.