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Walker and Paredes Hit HRs, 4 Pitchers Combine for Shutout as Astros Beat Rays 2
Walker and Paredes each hit solo homers as four Astros pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, and Josh Hader earned his ninth save.
- The Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Sunday at Daikin Park, winning the three-game series rubber match behind solo home runs from Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes.
- Following a nine-game winning streak, the Rays dropped back-to-back games as pitcher Mason Englert allowed two runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings in his 13th appearance.
- Astros pitcher Peter Lambert rebounded from his last loss by striking out six over 5 2/3 scoreless innings, while three relievers completed the combined four-hit shutout.
- With runners in scoring position, the Rays finished 0-for-7 during the loss, while closer Josh Hader earned his ninth save by retiring the side in the ninth.
- The Astros travel to Washington for a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Monday night, while the Rays host the New York Yankees in Tampa Bay for a four-game series.
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Walker and Paredes hit HRs, 4 pitchers combine for shutout as Astros beat Rays 2-0
Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes hit solo home runs, and four pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0.
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