Overview

• Hunter Brown improved to 12-7 by allowing two runs over 6 2/3 innings as his ERA ticked to 2.27, just behind AL leader Tarik Skubal.
• Christian Walker launched a 431-foot two-run homer, Jeremy Peña delivered a two-run double, and Yainer Díaz collected three hits as Houston led 6-0 after three.
• Bryce Elder gave up six runs on 10 hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings after entering on a 1.37 ERA over his previous four starts.
• The Astros began the night tied with the Mariners atop the AL West while the Rangers won a fifth straight game to sit two back.
• Jose Altuve exited with right foot discomfort in the third inning, and rookie Zach Cole went hitless a night after a three-hit, four-RBI debut.