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Alvarez, Wade Power Astros to 9-3 Win Over Rangers

Houston's offensive outburst tightened the AL West race and created a winner-take-all series finale before the All‑Star break.

Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter (32) is tagged out by Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña (3) during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Field, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Arlington.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez (44) and Jeremy Peña (3) gets high-fives after Alvarez hit a home run and Peña also scored during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Arlington.
Houston Astros Lamonte Wade Jr. celebrates after hitting a grand slam with his teammates during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Arlington. Houston Astros Isaac Paredes (15), Yordan Alvarez (44) and Jose Altuve (27) scored.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez (44), left, and Jeremy Peña (3) celebrate after Alvarez hit a home run and Peña also scored during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Arlington.

Overview

  • The Astros beat the Rangers 9-3 on Saturday in Arlington, keyed by a two-run homer from Yordan Álvarez and a first career grand slam from LaMonte Wade Jr.
  • Álvarez’s shot was his American League-leading 31st home run and extended his sustained dominance in Globe Life Field and against Texas.
  • Peter Lambert threw six strong innings, allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts to earn the victory and continue a midseason breakout.
  • Rangers starter Kumar Rocker struggled through 5 2/3 innings, giving up multiple homers and seven runs, while Ezequiel Durán hit two homers for Texas.
  • The result moved Houston to 47-50 and Texas to 48-47, leaving the teams to play a decisive rubber match Sunday before the All‑Star break and putting Houston back within striking distance in the division.