The Astros lost to the Orioles for the second straight day. Houston fell to Baltimore 9-5 at Minute Maid Park. Starting pitcher Hunter Brown was charged his 12th loss of the season after he allowed seven runs through five-and-a-third innings. Alex Bregman, Yainer Diaz and Kyle Tucker all homered in the losing effort. The Astros have lost six of their last eight to slip to 84-and-68. Right-hander Cristian Javier will start the series finale against Baltimore this afternoon.