With a chance to post consecutive victories for the first time in two weeks, the visiting Houston Astros will look to maintain their position in the American League postseason picture against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Houston (80-68) recorded a pivotal 11-3 win in the series opener on Friday, maintaining its tie atop the AL West standings with the Seattle Mariners. As the red-hot Texas Rangers won their fifth straight game and trail the Astros by just two games in the division, Houston will need to continue to take advantage of the Braves (65-82) on Saturday.

Providing much-needed help from an unexpected place, Houston left fielder Zach Cole homered on the first pitch he saw as a major leaguer before finishing with three hits and four RBIs. He helped to give the Astros their first

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