Houston dismantled Texas 9-0 at Globe Life Field, combining Tatsuya Imai's six hitless innings with a relentless offensive attack that never allowed the Rangers into the game.
Imai (2-2) dominated through six innings, allowing no hits while walking four and striking out two. The right-hander threw 97 pitches in his most commanding performance of the season, carrying a 6.17 ERA.
The Astros built their lead methodically. Yordan Alvarez opened the scoring in the first inning with a sacrifice fly that brought Peña home. Alvarez struck again in the fourth with a solo homer to center field, extending the lead to 2-0. Houston broke the game open in the fifth when Dezenzo scored on Vázquez's bunt single, followed by Allen crossing the plate on Peña's single to right.
Kumar Rocker (2-5) absorbed the loss, allowing four runs on four hits over five innings with five strikeouts and two walks. His ERA stands at 3.96.
Houston extended its winning streak to three games and improved to 23-31. Texas fell to 24-28, extending its losing streak to three games.