Rookie Ryan Gusto, the beneficiary of the outpouring of offense, responded with his first quality start in the majors. Gusto threw six innings of two-run ball. Two relievers, Bryan King and Steven Okert, finished the win he started.

Pale Hose starter Sean Burke endured a brutal outing, surrendering seven runs in just 3 2⁄3 innings. Houston wasted no time, erupting for three runs in the bottom of the first thanks to back-to-back doubles from Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve, followed by a two-run blast from Walker.