After small-ball win, Astros look to take series from Rangers

A five-run seventh inning proved vital to the Houston Astros and their effort to square their three-game series with the Texas Rangers at one game apiece on Saturday, and that frame offered a picture of poise heading into Sunday night's rubber match.

Seven consecutive batters reached base with one out in the seventh inning of the Astros' 8-2 victory Saturday, and it wasn't until shortstop Jeremy Pena delivered a two-run