Valdez throws 7 scoreless, AL-best Astros beat Rangers 7-3


              Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates with Jose Altuve after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) tosses his bat after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. wears a mask as he watches from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Ragans throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado watches his three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado (15) celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Valdez throws 7 scoreless, AL-best Astros beat Rangers 7-3