Yordan Alvarez and Corey Julks slugged two-run home runs off Shohei Ohtani while Framber Valdez twirled seven shutout innings as the Houston Astros beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Friday.
Valdez, who outdueled Ohtani when the two went head-to-head on May 9, was splendid again in the rematch. He gave up five hits and a walk, and he fanned seven.
Ohtani walked one batter and struck out six in six innings, but he allowed a season-high nine hits while matching his season worst with five runs allowed. Ohtani retired 10 consecutive batters following the Alvarez dinger, including striking out the side in the second.
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