Rays Secure Critical Wins Over Astros

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a crucial 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday, with Tyler Alexander leading a combined pitching effort that limited the Astros to three hits. Alexander struck out five and allowed just two hits in four-plus innings, marking his third consecutive win. On Saturday, Josh Lowe powered the Rays to a 6-1 win with his first career four-hit game and second career multi-homer game, highlighting his resurgence after injuries and inconsistency. The Rays have now won seven of their last ten games and are five games out of an AL wild-card spot. Manager Kevin Cash emphasized the importance of Lowe's contributions to the team's offensive push. Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe also contributed significantly to the Rays' offensive efforts over the weekend.