Houston Astros secure fifth straight win over Texas Rangers, 5-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Houston Astros triumphed over the Texas Rangers with a 5-4 victory on August 1, 2026, extending their winning streak to five games. The bullpen played a crucial role, allowing just one run over 4⅓ innings., Astros outfielders LaMonte Wade Jr. and Taylor Trammell combined for three RBIs. The win lifted Houston to 1½ games ahead in the AL West, with the club now holding a record of 57-55. With the trade deadline approaching, the Astros are focusing on bolstering their outfield and pitching.
- •Astros improve to 57-55, leading AL West by 1½ games.
- •Five relievers combined for 4⅓ innings of one-run ball.
- •Trammell and Wade drove in three of the five Astros runs.
- •Jacob deGrom struggled, not lasting through the fourth inning.
- •Houston matches its longest winning streak of the season.
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros win fifth in a row with 5-4 win over Texas Rangers thanks to bullpen
"What a relief. Houston has won five in a row and extended its lead in AL West with a 5-4 win over the Rangers thanks to the bullpen.
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