Astros power up vs. slumping Rangers for series victory
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Victor Caratini and Yordan Alvarez each homered as the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.
Yusei Kikuchi (5-9) allowed two runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings in his second start since being acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline.
Josh Hader retired the Rangers in order in