The Houston Astros triumphed over the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1, with Framber Valdez showcasing his ace skills. After allowing a home run early, Valdez retired 12 consecutive batters and demonstrated remarkable control, even as his offense struggled against Ryan Pepiot's exceptional performance. The game was tied until the eighth inning, where a throwing error helped the Astros take the lead. Valdez faced a challenge in the ninth but managed to secure the win with strategic plays from teammates, exemplifying the team’s resilience in a tightly fought match.
Valdez essentially retired 12 in a row, yielded the single to Aranda, then retired 12 more in a row.
In the bottom of the eighth, Jake Meyers doubled leading off against Kevin Kelly, and scored after a Curtis Mead throwing error on Zach Dezenzo's infield single.
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