Overview

• Houston launched four home runs, with Carlos Correa, Jesús Sánchez and Victor Caratini going deep in a five-run first and Christian Walker delivering a go-ahead two-run shot in the seventh.
• Walker has homered in three straight games and now has 19 on the season after breaking a 7-7 tie off left-hander Dietrich Enns.
• Cristian Javier lasted two innings on 65 pitches, forcing the bullpen to cover seven frames as Blubaugh allowed two runs over four innings before Bryan Abreu closed with a nine-pitch, perfect ninth for his third save.
• Lance McCullers Jr., in his return the previous night, threw 87 pitches in four innings with five walks and three runs allowed, later saying he needs his sinker to regain efficiency.
• With key relievers Josh Hader and Bennett Sousa unavailable, Houston has leaned on long relief and timely power to win three straight in Baltimore with roughly 33 games remaining.