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Tucker’s pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters’ duel

Houston Astros right fielder Chas McCormick (20) slams against the wall while attempting to reach a solo home run hit by Texas Rangers' Corey Seager in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia, left, follows through on a sacrifice fly as Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, looks on in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Rangers' Corey Seager scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Houston Astros right fielder Chas McCormick (20) slams against the wall while attempting to reach a solo home run hit by Texas Rangers' Corey Seager in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia, left, follows through on a sacrifice fly as Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, looks on in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Rangers' Corey Seager scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off of Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez throws to the Houston Astros in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe reaches out for the throw to the bag on a ground out by Houston Astros' Michael Brantley (23) in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, left, waits on the throw to the plate as Texas Rangers' Corey Seager (5) scores on a sacrifice fly by Adolis Garcia in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez throws to the Houston Astros in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker (30) celebrates with Chas McCormick (20) after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Tucker was pinch-hitting in the plate appearance that scored Jeremy Pena. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tucker’s pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters’ duel