Astros Beat Rangers In Slugfest To Win Series

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros slides in to score as Jonah Heim #28 of the Texas Rangers attempts to make the tag in the fourth inning at Globe Life Field on July 03, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

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The Astros won their series against the Rangers following an epic, 12-11 victory in the finale from Arlington. Houston trailed 11-10 heading into the top of the ninth until Jose Abreu and Chas McCormick each doubled-home runs to take the lead. Ryan Pressly slammed the door shut in the bottom half of the frame to complete the comeback. Kyle Tucker went four-for-four and launched a grand slam for the Astros, who improved to 47-and-38. Houston is second in the AL West. Travis Jankowski crushed a three-run homer and had five RBI for Texas, which dropped to 50-and-35. The Rangers are first in the division.