Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer and Framber Valdez threw eight strong innings as Houston snapped a five-game slide with a 4-2 win over the Mets.
HOUSTON — For much of the last few years, the Houston Astros depended on Justin Verlander to lead their rotation.
“Framber was incredible today,” Bregman said. “Verlander, for five years, was incredible for us. Whenever we needed a he was there and Framber’s been that guy for us.” The Astros led by one in the third before Bregman connected off Verlander for the 150th home run of his career to make it 3-0. Verlander, who helped Houston to two World Series titles, allowed eight hits and four runs in seven innings in his first outing against his former team.
The Mets had just one hit on a single by Mark Canha in the sixth when Tommy Pham singled to right field to start the eighth. Francisco Álvarez then doubled on a ball that rolled to the warning track.
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