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Astros hit 6 homers in 9-7 win over Rangers to close gap

HOUSTON — Carlos Correa didn't sleep at all on Thursday night while fighting a cold and struggled in a loss to the Rangers on Friday night.

A day and a few hours of sleep later, Houston's star rookie felt — and performed — much better.

Correa and Jose Altuve hit two homers apiece as the Astros connected a season-high six times in a 9-7 win over the Rangers on Saturday, cutting Texas' lead in the AL West to 3 1/2 games.

"Obviously I didn't feel good and I struck out three times," Correa said of Friday's performance.