The Astros keep dominating the Rangers. On Saturday afternoon, they won with a 5-2 score thanks to a stellar pitching performance from José Urquidy, who tied a career-high in strikeouts with 10. Offensively, the Astros enjoyed productive extra-base hits from the heart of their lineup to back up Urquidy’s strong showing.
Urquidy, who K’d 10 hitters for the second time in his career, worked 6 2/3 innings and got his fourth win of the season. In his longest start of 2022, the young righty surrendered six hits and one earned run (solo homer), with one walk given up.