Walker and Paredes homer as Astros shut out Rays 2-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Sunday, with Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes each hitting solo home runs. Walker's shot in the fourth marked his 20th homer of the season, while Paredes led off the sixth with his 12th. Four Astros pitchers combined for a four-hit shutout, with Peter Lambert earning the win after striking out six over 5 2/3 innings. The Rays, who previously enjoyed a nine-game winning streak, have now lost back-to-back games. The Astros will face the Washington Nationals next, while the Rays prepare to take on the New York Yankees.
- •Walker and Paredes hit solo home runs for the Astros.
- •Four pitchers combined for a four-hit shutout.
- •Peter Lambert struck out six in 5 2/3 innings.
- •The Rays have lost two straight after a nine-game win streak.
- •Astros next face Nationals; Rays play Yankees.
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Walker and Paredes hit HRs, 4 pitchers combine for shutout as Astros beat Rays 2-0
"Walker led off the fourth inning with his 20th home run of the season, giving him five consecutive 20-homer seasons.
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