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Gleyber Torres Walks Off Astros To Reach 500th RBI After 1,000th Career Game

The walk-off capped a reset intended to refocus his approach at the plate.

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Overview

  • He drew a full-count, bases-loaded walk against Astros reliever Kaleb Ort in the 10th, scoring Wenceel Pérez for a 1-0 win.
  • The plate appearance produced his 500th career RBI one day after his 1,000th career game.
  • Tarik Skubal fired seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts, becoming the first pitcher to reach 200 this season.
  • Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest delivered clean relief, with Vest stranding the automatic runner in the 10th for the win.
  • Manager A.J. Hinch recently sat Torres for a mental reset during a post-break slump, and he has since drawn multiple walks.