Overview

• Nathan Eovaldi pitched 7⅔ innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts for his third straight victory.
• Marcus Semien belted his 250th career home run in the eighth inning, marking his second long ball of the series.
• Adolis García extended his power surge with his third homer in four games to stake Texas to an early lead.
• Houston’s Hunter Brown allowed four runs over five innings in his second uneven start of the week, contributing to the Astros’ fifth loss in six games.
• The Rangers combined veteran pitching and timely hitting to close out the first half on a high note ahead of the All-Star break.