Overview

• Junior Caminero drove in six runs, including a three-run homer, to fuel the Rays’ 13-3 victory in the series opener.
• Framber Valdez spun a three-hit complete game and struck out nine before Yainer Díaz launched a two-out, ninth-inning walk-off homer for a 2-1 Astros win.
• Houston’s Game 2 triumph snapped Tampa Bay’s eight-win surge and evened the four-game series at one game apiece.
• Tampa Bay swiped five bases in the opener—three by rookie Chandler Simpson—but optioned him to Triple-A Durham to activate outfielder Jake Mangum.
• Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez faced live pitching for the first time since sidelined with right-hand inflammation, marking a key step toward his return.