Astros Lose To Cubs In Series Finale

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros talks with manager Joe Espada #19 as he is removed from the game during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 25, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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The Astros closed out their series against the Cubs with their fifth straight loss. Houston fell to Chicago 3-1 at Wrigley Field. Yordan Alvarez drove-in Houston's lone run of the game on a sacrifice fly in the top of the first inning. Rafael Montero was charged the loss after he allowed two runs through one inning of relief. The Astros are at the bottom of the AL West at 7-and-19. They return home to host the Colorado Rockies tomorrow evening.