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Astros End Rangers' Streak with Seventh-Inning Surge

Houston's offense erupts for six runs in the seventh inning, securing a 6-3 victory as Lance McCullers Jr. delivers a resilient start in his comeback season.

Astros first baseman Christian Walker celebrates after his three-run home run with teammate Jose Altuve during the seventh inning of Friday's win over the Rangers in Arlington.
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Houston Astros' Cam Smith hits a single that scored teammates Jake Meyers during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Overview

  • The Houston Astros snapped the Texas Rangers’ six-game win streak with a 6-3 comeback victory, fueled by a season-high six-run seventh inning.
  • Lance McCullers Jr. allowed two unearned runs over four innings in his third start since returning from a two-year injury absence, showing improvement after a rough previous outing.
  • Christian Walker, breaking out of an 0-for-16 slump, capped the Astros' rally with a three-run homer following Isaac Paredes’ go-ahead two-run single.
  • Houston’s bullpen delivered five strong innings, with relievers Shawn Dubin, Kaleb Ort, Bryan King, and Bryan Abreu combining for 13 consecutive outs before closer Josh Hader allowed a solo homer in the ninth.
  • Investigations continue into online threats directed at McCullers and his family after his May 11 start, with Houston police and MLB security involved.