Astros' Loss Overshadowed by Injuries
Hunter Brown Tagged for 5 Runs as Astros Fall to Rangers
The Houston Astros' hopes of extending their winning streak to four games were dashed on Tuesday night as they fell to the Texas Rangers 9-3 at Minute Maid Park.
Jose Altuve Suffers Hamstring Injury, Exits Game
The loss was compounded by the injury to star second baseman Jose Altuve, who left the game in the second inning with a left hamstring strain.
Brown's Struggles Continue
Hunter Brown, who was making his third start of the season, struggled from the outset. The Rangers tagged him for five runs on six hits in just 3 1/3 innings.
Brown's outing was particularly disappointing after he had shown promise in his previous start against the Los Angeles Angels.
Astros Offense Stalls
The Astros' offense, which had been averaging over six runs per game entering Tuesday's contest, was held in check by Rangers starter Martin Perez.
Perez allowed just one run on four hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out eight Astros batters.
Looking Ahead
The Astros will look to bounce back from Tuesday's loss when they travel to Oakland to take on the Athletics in a three-game series beginning on Friday.
The status of Altuve is uncertain, and his absence would be a significant blow to the Astros' lineup.
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