On Saturday night, the Houston Astros dropped their first contest of the series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings. Lance McCullers Jr. worked six plus innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks. But with an error in the field and the bullpen being tainted by Yimi Garcia’s outing, the Astros couldn’t come out on top.
Jose Altuve ripped a hit on Friday to tie himself with Lance Berkman for the most hits in franchise history at Minute Maid Park. On Saturday, the 10-year veteran became the sole leader, as he slashed his 850th hit at Minute Maid Park in his career.