HOUSTON -- With a bruised city on their minds and a patch with the word "Strong" on their chests in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey, the Astros returned to Minute Maid Park and delivered a lift by bashing the Mets, 12-8, in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday afternoon.
All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve had three hits, Josh Reddick had three hits, including a two-run single, and George Springer cranked a two-run homer to lead the Astros to their 81st win to spoil the return of Mets starter Matt Harvey.