HOUSTON -- Steven Souza Jr. went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning to lead the Rays to their third consecutive win, 5-3, and a series victory over the first-place Astros on Thursday night at Minute Maid Park.
The Rays, who remain a half-game behind the Royals in the American League Wild Card race, took three of four from the Astros, recovering from a 14-1 loss in Monday's series opener. The Astros tied a season high with their third consecutive loss, falling for the sixth time in eight games.