Joc Pederson homer caps 8-run 1st as Rangers beat Astros 10-7 a night after Houston's no-hitter
Joc Pederson's three-run homer highlighted an impressive eight-run first inning for the Texas Rangers in their 10-7 victory over the Houston Astros. This win came just a day after the Astros achieved a no-hitter against the Rangers. Yordan Alvarez contributed significantly for Houston with two home runs, but it wasn't enough to overcome Texas's early lead.
- ▪Joc Pederson hit a three-run homer to cap an eight-run first inning.
- ▪Texas ended Houston's four-game winning streak with this victory.
- ▪Yordan Alvarez homered twice for the Astros, including a three-run shot.
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