Joc Pederson hits 2-run homer in the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Astros
- On Saturday night in Arlington, the Texas Rangers secured a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field.
- The Astros took an early 1-0 lead after Josh Smith’s sacrifice fly, but errors and key hits by Texas shifted momentum.
- Joc Pederson ended the 1-1 deadlock with a two-run homer midway through the game, marking his second home run of the season and his first hit in 19 at bats.
- Tyler Mahle allowed one run over six innings with three strikeouts, extending his team-record streak of 10 consecutive starts allowing two or fewer runs.
- The Rangers’ bullpen preserved the lead, and Manager Bruce Bochy said, “They have to feel good about their games” after the team’s strong showing.
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Pederson, Langford homer as Rangers beat Astros
Joc Peterson and Wyatt Langford hit home runs to back the continued strong pitching of Tyler Mahle as the host Texas Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas.

Joc Pederson hits 2-run homer in the Rangers’ 5-1 victory over the Astros
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joc Pederson broke a tie with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Wyatt Langford hit a solo shot in a two-run seventh and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday night.

Joc Pederson hits 2-run homer in the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Astros
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joc Pederson broke a tie with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Wyatt Langford hit a solo shot in a two-run seventh and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday night.
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Rangers Take Series Lead Against Astros - Sport Relay
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