Astros Drop Series Opener To Rays | News Radio 1200 WOAI

Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after hitting a double as Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros returns to first base in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field on April 24, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida.

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The Astros dropped their road series opener. Houston fell 8-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg. Jose Urquidy was tagged with the loss after giving up six runs on seven hits in two-and-two-thirds innings. Alex Bregman and Jeremy Pena each homered in the losing effort. The Astros had a four-game winning streak snapped and dropped to 12-and-11. Houston sends right-hander Luis Garcia to the rubber tonight.