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Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros reacts to Jose Altuve #27 hitting a two run home run during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Minute Maid Park on September 10, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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The Astros scored eight runs in the bottom of the sixth en route to a 12-2 win over the San Diego Padres in Houston. Jose Altuve had a home run and three RBI in the victory, while Kyle Tucker drove in two runs. JP France earned his 11th win after surrendering just one run on four hits in six innings. Houston has a two-and-a-half game lead in the AL West at 82-and-62. They will host the Oakland Athletics tonight. Left-hander Framber Valdez will start the series opener.