Overview

• Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, breaking a 1-1 tie and leading the Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Astros.
• Tyler Mahle delivered six strong innings, allowing just one run on five hits to lower his ERA to 1.47, the third-best in the AL.
• The Astros' offense struggled again, managing only one run and going 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
• Houston starter Ronel Blanco pitched six innings but allowed three runs, including Pederson's decisive homer, to fall to 3-4 on the season.
• The Rangers have now won two of the first three games in the series, with strong contributions from their bullpen to secure the victory.