ATLANTA (AP) — Hunter Brown gave up two runs in 6 2/3 innings and the Houston Astros jumped on Atlanta right-hander Bryce Elder early to beat the Braves 6-2 on Saturday night.

The Astros remained tied for first place in the AL West with Seattle, which beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 at home.

Christian Walker hit a two-run homer 431 feet to center field in Houston's three-run third. Yainer Diaz had three hits for the Astros, who led 6-0 after three innings.

Brown (12-7) allowed only four hits as his ERA rose slightly from 2.25 to 2.27, just behind American League leader Tarik Skubal (2.26) of the Detroit Tigers.

Matt Olson's fourth-inning homer off Brown reached the second deck of the right-field stands, carrying 424 feet.

Right-hander Enyel De Los Santos, who began the season with Atl

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