Overview

• Yusei Kikuchi earns his first win as an Astro, striking out eight in 5 1/3 innings.
• Alvarez's 22nd homer of the season propels the Astros to a 2-0 lead in the third inning.
• Victor Caratini also homers as Houston's offense delivers crucial runs in the sixth inning.
• Houston's Josh Hader ties the single-season franchise record with his 24th consecutive save.
• The Astros maintain a close race in the AL West, trailing Seattle by just half a game.