Astros Win 4-3 in 10 Innings Over Padres

The Houston Astros secured a dramatic 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres in a 10-inning matchup on Tuesday night, with Grae Kessinger scoring the decisive run after replacing the ejected Jose Altuve. Josh Hader, a former Padre now with the Astros, blew a save but ultimately helped hold the Padres at bay. The victory solidified Houston's lead in the AL West, while San Diego remains in a tight NL wild-card race. Injuries impacted both teams, with Houston's Ben Gamel sidelined due to a fibula fracture and San Diego's Luis Arraez leaving the game with a knee injury. The series concludes with Houston's Framber Valdez facing San Diego's Dylan Cease in a game crucial for both teams' playoff aspirations.