Houston Astros and Texas Rangers trade wins in Arlington series

Houston Astros Texas Rangers Arlington grand slam home run

In Arlington, Texas, the Texas Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 7‑3 on Friday. Wyatt Langford and Jake Burger each homered in a four‑run eighth inning, while Yordan Alvarez recorded his 200th career home run and his 30th of the season during the Astros' brief rally.

The following day the Astros rebounded with a 9‑3 victory. LaMonte Wade Jr. hit his first career grand slam, and Alvarez extended his league lead with a 31st home run, the most in the American League. Both games were part of the AL West matchup that left the Rangers atop the division and the Astros within striking distance of the playoff race.

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