Astros vs Rangers

The Houston Astros triumphed over the Texas Rangers with a 6-4 victory, concluding their season series with a 7-6 edge. Yordan Alvarez and Victor Caratini contributed homers, while the Rangers struggled, losing nine of their last twelve games, with Marcus Semien hitting a solo homer in the loss. Despite the defeat, the Rangers remain within five games of the AL West lead, but their inconsistent offense raises concerns about their playoff viability. The Mariners, holding a half-game lead, also suffered a loss, indicating that the AL West title race is still up for grabs, albeit with low win totals expected. Rangers' pitcher Tyler Mahle made a commendable return from surgery, allowing only one run over five innings, but defensive errors hampered their efforts. As the season progresses, both teams face challenges to maintain momentum in a division where a champion may finish with fewer than 85 wins.