Valdez Throws 7 Scoreless, AL-Best Astros Beat Rangers 7-3

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

August 11, 2022

Framber Valdez threw seven shutout innings, Martín Maldonado and Alex Bregman homered with three RBIs each, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Thursday.

The Astros (72-41) moved one-half game ahead of the slumping New York Yankees for the AL's best record in manager Dusty Baker's return after he missed five games with COVID-19.

Valdez (11-4) allowed four singles and struck out eight to get his third straight win.

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