July 5, 2026 • 3:30 PM • Daikin Park
Status
Final
Houston Astros
HOU
2
Tampa Bay Rays
TB
0
Houston Astros
Starter
Tampa Bay Rays
Starter
Houston Astros
45-47 (.489)
Div
#3
WC
#4
GB
2.5
Tampa Bay Rays
52-35 (.598)
Div
#1
WC
—
GB
-
| Stat | Houston Astros | Tampa Bay Rays |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | .727 | .734 |
| HR | 149 | 105 |
| Runs | 498 | 475 |
| ERA | 4.70 | 3.75 |
| WHIP | 1.38 | 1.16 |
| Strikeouts | 959 | 853 |
Houston Astros
Hitters
Pitchers
Tampa Bay Rays
Hitters
Pitchers
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Houston Astros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | |||||||
| Yandy Díaz (DH) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonathan Aranda (1B) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Caminero (3B) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cedric Mullins (CF) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Vilade (2B) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chandler Simpson (LF) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Williamson (SS) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. (RF) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Richie Palacios (2B) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonny DeLuca (CF) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Feduccia (C) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Fortes (C) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Englert (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cam Booser (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Craig Kimbrel (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Houston Astros | |||||||
| Jose Altuve (2B) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Yordan Alvarez (DH) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaac Paredes (3B) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Walker (1B) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. (LF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brice Matthews (CF) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Smith (RF) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Trammell (CF) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zach Dezenzo (LF) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Allen (SS) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Vázquez (C) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Peter Lambert (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steven Okert (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bryan King (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josh Hader (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | |||||||
| Mason Englert | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Cam Booser | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Craig Kimbrel | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Astros | |||||||
| Peter Lambert | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Steven Okert | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan King | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hader | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
bottom 4 • Home Run • 1-0
Christian Walker homers (20) on a fly ball to right field.
bottom 6 • Home Run • 2-0
Isaac Paredes homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field.
Recap
HOUSTON -- When the 2005 Astros got off to a disastrous 15-30 start despite having one of the most loaded rosters in the Major Leagues, manager Phil Garner wouldn’t entertain any thought of the team getting back into contention until they reached the .500 mark. That team hit .500 on
Read recapHighlights
Peter Lambert dominates during Astros' win
Watch highlightCondensed Game: TB@HOU - 7/5/26
Watch highlightChristian Walker's solo home run (20)
Watch highlightIsaac Paredes' solo home run (12)
Watch highlightPeter Lambert's six strikeouts
Watch highlightJose Altuve's great barehanded play
Watch highlightTaylor Trammell's leaping grab
Watch highlightJosh Hader earns ninth save
Watch highlightMason Englert fans Yordan Alvarez
Watch highlightPeter Lambert K's Yandy Díaz
Watch highlightCam Booser strikes out Jose Altuve
Watch highlightJoe Espada on Peter Lambert's dominant start
Watch highlightCam Smith walks after ABS challenge
Watch highlightBall 2 overturned after ABS challenge
Watch highlightBall 1 confirmed after ABS challenge
Watch highlightStrike 1 overturned after ABS challenge
Watch highlightBall 3 overturned after ABS challenge
Watch highlightBreaking down Christian Walker's home run
Watch highlightA deep dive into Christian Walker's home run
Watch highlightBreaking down Peter Lambert's pitches
Watch highlightPeter Lambert's outing against the Rays
Watch highlightBreaking down Mason Englert's pitches
Watch highlightThe distance behind Isaac Paredes' home run
Watch highlightAnalyzing Isaac Paredes' home run through bat tracking
Watch highlightMason Englert's outing against the Astros
Watch highlightStarting lineups for Rays at Astros - July 5, 2026
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Watch highlightProbable pitchers for Rays at Astros - July 5, 2026
Watch highlighttop 9 • Strikeout • 2-0
Ben Williamson strikes out swinging.
top 9 • Lineout • 2-0
Chandler Simpson lines out to third baseman Isaac Paredes.
top 9 • Strikeout • 2-0
Ryan Vilade strikes out swinging.
top 9 • Walk • 2-0
Junior Caminero walks.
bottom 8 • Grounded Into DP • 2-0
Christian Walker grounds into a double play, third baseman Junior Caminero to second baseman Ryan Vilade to first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Isaac Paredes out at 2nd. Christian Walker out at 1st.
bottom 8 • Single • 2-0
Isaac Paredes singles on a line drive to center fielder Jonny DeLuca.
bottom 8 • Flyout • 2-0
Yordan Alvarez flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
top 8 • Flyout • 2-0
Jonathan Aranda flies out to left fielder Zach Dezenzo.
top 8 • Forceout • 2-0
Astros challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Yandy Díaz grounds into a force out, third baseman Isaac Paredes to second baseman Jose Altuve. Jonny DeLuca out at 2nd. Yandy Díaz to 1st.
top 8 • Pop Out • 2-0
Nick Fortes pops out to first baseman Christian Walker in foul territory.
top 8 • Single • 2-0
Jonny DeLuca singles on a line drive to left fielder Zach Dezenzo.
bottom 7 • Strikeout • 2-0
Jose Altuve called out on strikes.
bottom 7 • Strikeout • 2-0
Christian Vázquez strikes out swinging.
bottom 7 • Flyout • 2-0
Nick Allen flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
top 7 • Flyout • 2-0
Victor Mesa Jr. flies out to center fielder Brice Matthews.
top 7 • Groundout • 2-0
Ben Williamson grounds out, third baseman Isaac Paredes to first baseman Christian Walker.
top 7 • Strikeout • 2-0
Chandler Simpson strikes out swinging.
bottom 6 • Strikeout • 2-0
Zach Dezenzo strikes out swinging.
bottom 6 • Single • 2-0
Cam Smith singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
bottom 6 • Strikeout • 2-0
LaMonte Wade Jr. strikes out swinging.
bottom 6 • Strikeout • 2-0
Christian Walker strikes out swinging.
bottom 6 • Home Run • 2-0
Isaac Paredes homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field.
top 6 • Flyout • 1-0
Ryan Vilade flies out to right fielder Cam Smith.
top 6 • Pop Out • 1-0
Junior Caminero pops out to shortstop Nick Allen.
top 6 • Single • 1-0
Jonathan Aranda singles on a line drive to left fielder LaMonte Wade Jr.
top 6 • Strikeout • 1-0
Yandy Díaz called out on strikes.
bottom 5 • Flyout • 1-0
Yordan Alvarez flies out to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
bottom 5 • Walk • 1-0
Jose Altuve walks.
bottom 5 • Strikeout • 1-0
Christian Vázquez strikes out swinging.
bottom 5 • Groundout • 1-0
Nick Allen grounds out, shortstop Ben Williamson to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
