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Yainer Diaz leads Astros to 11-2 victory over Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:25 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Yainer Diaz leads Astros to 11-2 victory over Rangers

Summary

Yainer Diaz powered the Houston Astros to an 11-2 win against the Texas Rangers on August 1. Diaz recorded four hits, including a home run, while Jeremy Peña drove in three RBIs. Houston scored a total of 18 hits, tying their season high, as they won for the ninth time in 10 games. The victory moved the Astros into first place in the AL West, half a game ahead of Texas. Starting pitcher Hunter Brown allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings. The teams continue their series on Saturday night.

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•Astros recorded 18 hits, tying a season high.
•Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker also homered for Houston.
•Hunter Brown pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs.
•Texas' Corey Seager returned after missing 23 games.
•Jacob deGrom is scheduled to start against Ronel Blanco in Saturday's game.

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3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Yainer Diaz powers the Astros past the Rangers 11-2, pushing Houston into first

What they're saying

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Yainer Diaz homered and tied a career high with four hits and Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker also went deep to lead the Houston Astros to an 11-2 rout of the Texas Rangers Friday night that put them in first place in the AL West. Jeremy Peña had three RBIs and Yordan Alvarez added two as the Astros tied a season high with 18 hits for their ninth win in 10 games to move a half-game ahead of Texas atop the division.
— Yahoo Sportsby KRISTIE RIEKEN

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