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Houston Astros seize AL West lead with 11-2 win over Texas Rangers
The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 11–2 on July 31, 2026, moving into first place in the American League West. Yainer Díaz hit a solo home run and matched his career‑high with four hits. Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker hit back‑to‑back home runs, while Jeremy Peña contributed three hits and three RBIs. Yordan Álvarez added two RBIs and reached base four times. Hunter Brown (3‑1) worked 5 ⅓ innings, allowing two runs on six hits. Nathan Eovaldi (10‑9) was charged with six runs for Texas.
A day later, on August 1, the Astros held off the Rangers 5–4, extending their division lead to 1½ games. Taylor Trammell drove in two runs, and Christian Walker added an RBI single. Josh Hader recorded his 15th save, striking out the side in the ninth. The win marked the Astros’ fifth straight victory and their 10th in 11 games. Both outcomes kept Houston atop the AL West and heightened the stakes of the late‑season division race.
The series, highlighted by strong offensive performances and solid pitching from both clubs, underscored the Astros’ surge toward a playoff berth while the Rangers slipped from the division lead.
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Apple TV+ · Daikin Park · Houston Astros · Hunter Brown · Isaac Paredes · Jeremy Peña · Taylor Trammell · Texas Rangers · Yainer Diaz
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- [● 12 SOURCES] Yordan Álvarez added two RBIs. www.carteldeportivo.com · wdez.com · psn.si · wixx.com · kfgo.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Hunter Brown was the Astros' starting pitcher and allowed two runs in 5 2⁄3 innings. www.carteldeportivo.com · wdez.com · psn.si · wixx.com · kfgo.com · +4 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 11–2 on July 31, 2026. psn.si · tribuna.com.mx · www.carteldeportivo.com · wdez.com · wixx.com · +5 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Astros tied a season high with 18 hits. www.carteldeportivo.com · wdez.com · psn.si · wixx.com · kfgo.com · +4 more
- [DISPUTED] The win moved the Astros into first place in the AL West, a half‑game ahead of the Rangers. www.carteldeportivo.com · wdez.com · psn.si · wixx.com · kfgo.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Yainer Díaz homered and tied a career high with four hits. www.carteldeportivo.com · psn.si · wixx.com · kfgo.com · wtvbam.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Jeremy Peña recorded three RBIs. www.carteldeportivo.com · wdez.com · psn.si · wixx.com · kfgo.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker each hit a home run. www.carteldeportivo.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · kfgo.com · +1 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker hit back‑to‑back home runs. www.carteldeportivo.com · psn.si · wixx.com · kfgo.com · wtvbam.com · +2 more