Yainer Diaz homers in 3-run 3rd, Astros beat Diamondbacks 3-1

Houston Astros defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 in a Friday night game, thanks to a three-run third inning home run by Yainer Diaz. Cristian Javier, supported by four relievers, held the Diamondbacks to just three hits throughout the game. The Astros' victory moved them to a season-high 73-69 record, extending their lead in the AL West to three games over the Texas Rangers.

Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have lost four of their last five games and are tied with the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. Diaz opened the third inning with a solo home run to left field, followed by a multi-run rally featuring Jeremy Peña, Yordan Alvarez, Isaac Paredes, and Jose Altuve. Cristian Javier struck out eight Diamondbacks over five innings, earning his first win since July 27 and snapping a four-game losing streak.

Relievers Enyel De Los Santos and Bennett Sousa also contributed, with Sousa escaping a bases-loaded situation in the sixth inning. Houston's win also pushed them to four games over .500.