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Astros secure tight 5-4 win over Rangers at home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:14 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Astros secure tight 5-4 win over Rangers at home

Summary

The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 5-4 Saturday night at Minute Maid Park, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Taylor Trammell contributed two RBIs while Christian Walker had two hits, including a key RBI single that broke a 3-3 tie in the fourth inning. The Rangers, who have lost four straight, managed solo home runs from Wyatt Langford and Elias Díaz but could not overcome Houston's lead. Astros closer Josh Hader recorded a scoreless ninth inning to secure the win. The teams meet again on Sunday for the series finale.

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By the Numbers

•Astros improve to 1.5-game lead in AL West.
•Yordan Alvarez doubled and scored twice for Houston.
•Josh Hader remains perfect in save opportunities this season.
•Jacob deGrom allowed five runs over 3.1 innings for Texas.
•Next game features Houston's Peter Lambert against Texas' Kumar Rocker.

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2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Astros edge Rangers 5-4, stretching AL West lead with 5th straight win

What they're saying

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Taylor Trammell had two RBIs and Christian Walker added two hits and drove in a run to held give the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers Saturday night that increased their lead in the AL West. It’s the fifth straight victory for the Astros and their 10th in 11 games that has propelled them to a 1 1/2-game lead over the Rangers atop the division. Wyatt Langford and Elias Díaz hit solo homers for the Rangers, who dropped their fourth in a row.
— Yahoo Sportsby KRISTIE RIEKEN

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