Astros Lead AL West With Framber Valdez's Help

Framber Valdez led the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox with his fourth scoreless start of the season, extending his record to 8-0 over the last 10 starts. This win concluded a three-game series between the teams. Former MLB pitcher Miguel Batista celebrated a personal milestone by earning a Master's Degree in Criminal Procedure Law. Luis Robert Jr. had a standout performance with two home runs in the White Sox's 5-4 win over the Astros on Friday, breaking Houston's eight-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Kirby Yates of the Texas Rangers is on track for a historic season, potentially becoming one of the few relievers to achieve a sub-1.25 ERA in multiple seasons.