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Alvarez, Wade and Lambert Power Astros to 9-3 Win Over Rangers

The victory narrows Houston's AL West deficit to two games ahead of the All-Star break.

Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter (32) is tagged out by Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña (3) during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Field, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Arlington.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez (44) and Jeremy Peña (3) gets high-fives after Alvarez hit a home run and Peña also scored during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Arlington.
Houston Astros Lamonte Wade Jr. celebrates after hitting a grand slam with his teammates during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Arlington. Houston Astros Isaac Paredes (15), Yordan Alvarez (44) and Jose Altuve (27) scored.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez (44), left, and Jeremy Peña (3) celebrate after Alvarez hit a home run and Peña also scored during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Arlington.

Overview

  • Houston defeated Texas 9-3 on Saturday as Yordan Alvarez opened with a two-run homer that extended his American League lead to 31 home runs.
  • Peter Lambert delivered a quality start, working six innings of three-hit ball with seven strikeouts and one walk to quiet the Rangers' lineup.
  • Texas starter Kumar Rocker allowed three Astros homers and seven runs over 5 2/3 innings as his home struggles continued.
  • LaMonte Wade Jr. hit the first grand slam of his career and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot while Ezequiel Durán accounted for all three Ranger runs with two home runs.
  • The win evened the three-game series, moved Houston to 47-50 and left both teams with a series-deciding game Sunday before the All-Star break, with Houston closing the gap in the division race.