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Astros Ride Four Solo Homers to Beat Rangers 4-1 as deGrom Allows Rare Barrage

Jose Altuve’s late exit with a left-side issue leaves Houston waiting on his status.

Houston Astros' Zach Cole is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Texas Rangers pitcher Cal Quantrill (44) plays football in the outfield before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Texas Rangers assistant pitching coach Dave Bush, left, talks with pitcher Jack Leiter, right, before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Houston Astros pitcher Cody Bolton (67) throws a football in the outfield before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Overview

  • The Astros beat the Rangers 4-1 at Daikin Park, a Saturday win built entirely on four solo home runs.
  • Jose Altuve led off with a homer and later left in the eighth holding his left side with no immediate update.
  • Yordan Alvarez added a first-inning blast before Christian Walker and rookie Zach Cole went deep in the fourth.
  • Kai-Wei Teng delivered five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and a 2.61 ERA, then Bryan Abreu closed for his second save.
  • Jacob deGrom gave up four home runs for only the second time in 257 career starts as Texas went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and stranded 13.