Houston Astros stay hot, shut down Arizona Diamondbacks to take series opener
Cristian Javier had his best start in some time and the bullpen locked it down as Houston's early burst of offense held up for its fourth win in five games on the homestand.
The Houston Astros continued their winning streak, overcoming the Arizona Diamondbacks to secure a 3-1 victory and open a three-game series at Daikin Park. With five pitchers contributing to the win, the Astros allowed only three hits throughout the game, ultimately holding the Diamondbacks to just three runs. Cristian Javier's five-inning pitching performance allowed just one run, enabling his bullpen to work the final four shutout innings.
The Astros' bullpen stood out in particular, working four shutout innings, and Enyel De Los Santos, Bennett Sousa, Bryan Abreu, and Josh Hader each contributed to the scoreless frame. Hader's performance was exceptional, striking out the side in the ninth inning and improving his save opportunities record to 23-for-23 this season.
The win propelled the Astros to a 73-69 record, giving them a four-game lead in the American League West.
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