Recap: Astros 3, Dodgers 1-Dodgers Lose 4th Straight Game
- Updated: August 23, 2015
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Yesterday afternoon the Houston Astros (68-56) won the second game of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (67-55) who have lost four straight games.
Astros starting pitcher Scott Kazmir (7-8, 2.39 ERA, 6.0 IP, 8 K’s, 6 Hits, 1 ER) (W) only allowed one run as he would go on to win against the MLB leader in ERA in Zack Greinke (13-3, 1.67 ERA, 7.0 IP, 5 K’s, 3 Hits, 3 ER)
The Astros scored one unearned run in the bottom of the first inning. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (2-3, 2 R, HR, RBI) scored after a throwing error by Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner.
As Houston took a 1-0 lead they extended their lead to 2-0. In the bottom of the second inning Astros infielder Luis Valbuena (1-2, R, HR, RBI) hit a solo shot home run to right center field.
The Dodgers managed to score one run in the top of the sixth inning. Justin Turner hit an RBI single to center field as Jimmy Rollins scored to make it 2-1. José Altuve hit a home run in the bottom of the sixth as the final score was 3-1.
Astros reliever Luke Gregerson earned the save. Currently on TBS the Dodgers and Astros are in action right now. As the Dodgers look to avoid being swept again from an American League team.
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