Rangers starter A.J. Griffin (2-0) held the Astros to two runs and four hits in six innings to improve to 4-0 lifetime against Houston. Adrian Beltre had three hits for the Rangers, including a leadoff homer in the seventh off reliever Pat Neshek. Colby Rasmus homered twice for Houston, including a two-run shot in the eighth to cut the lead to 7-4.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
No problem: Griffin limited Houston's big-inning prospects after giving up consecutive doubles to Jose Altuve and George Springer to start the game.