Astros Secure Season Series Against Rangers with 6-4 Victory

Yordan Alvarez's 117 mph homer highlights Houston's eighth consecutive Silver Boot win

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.