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Yainer Diaz Homers in 3-Run 3rd, Astros Beat Diamondbacks 3-1
Yainer Díaz sparked a three-run third inning, and Josh Hader earned his 23rd save as Houston limited Arizona to three hits.
- On Friday, the Houston Astros defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 behind Yainer Diaz's solo home run and Cristian Javier's eight strikeouts in five innings.
- Houston moved a season-high four games over.500 at 73-69 with its fifth victory in the last six games. The win expands the Astros' lead in the West to 2 1/2 games over the Texas Rangers.
- During the third inning, Jeremy and Yordan Alvarez hit back-to-back singles, followed by Isaac Paredes's RBI double and Jose Altuve's sacrifice fly that scored Alvarez.
- Josh Hader secured his 23rd save in as many chances, marking his 250th career save. Bryan Abreu pitched 1 1/3 innings to support the bullpen effort.
- The Diamondbacks have lost four of their last five games and now sit tied with the San Diego Padres for the final wild-card spot. Starter Merrill Kelly fell to 9-13 after surrendering three runs in six innings.
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Yainer Diaz homers in 3-run 3rd, Astros beat Diamondbacks 3-1
Yainer Diaz hit a solo home run in a three-run third inning, Cristian Javier combined with four relievers to limit Arizona to three hits and the Astros beat the Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
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Yainer Diaz’s homer helps rising Astros down Diamondbacks
Yainer Diaz homered, Cristian Javier matched his season high in strikeouts, and the Houston Astros claimed the opener of their three-game interleague series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 3-1 victory on Friday.Javier (2-5) allowed one...
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