Astros, Morton Tame Rangers

Charlie Morton struck out a career-best 14 and allowed one run over seven innings as the Astros downed the Rangers 6-1 in Houston.  Morton has won eight straight decisions dating to last  season.  Carlos Correa smashed a two-run homer, while Evan Gattis and  Brian McCann contributed solo shots.  The Astros are 4-and-1 in their  last five games.  Doug Fister took the loss, yielding three runs on four  hits, but two were home runs, in six-plus innings.  Ronald Guzman  homered for Texas.  The Rangers have dropped five of their last eight are last in the American League West with a 16-and-25 record.

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