Jose Altuve smashed his sixth home run of the season as the Astros defeated the Rangers 5-3 in Arlington. Altuve launched a solo shot in the ninth inning, while Chas McCormick added two hits and three RBI in the victory. Hector Neris earned his fourth win in relief and Ryan Pressly locked down his 17th save of the year. Houston has won four its last five to improve to 46-and-38. Nathaniel Lowe homered and drove in two runs for Texas, which fell to 50-and-34. Josh Sborz was charged his third loss in relief. The Rangers have dropped three of their last four games.