Rangers starter Cole Hamels didn't factor into the decision after allowing two runs and four hits in seven innings. The only runs he allowed came in the second on a two-run homer by Carlos Gomez, but the Rangers tied the game in the fifth when Bobby Wilson hit a two-out solo homer.
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Wilson's solo shot
HOU@TEX: Wilson skies a solo homer to center field
Bobby Wilson belts a solo home run to center field, tying the game at 2 in the 5th inning with his third long ball of the year
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Desmond comes up clutch: With the game tied, 2-2, Desmond hit a 1-0 changeup off Keuchel just out of the reach of Gomez in center field for his eighth homer of the season. It was Desmond's third go-ahead home run in the seventh inning or later this season. Desmond has taken Keuchel deep twice this season at Globe Life Park, the other time coming on April 21.
Dallas goes deep: It won't officially go down as a quality start for Keuchel, but he certainly pitched well enough to win. Coming off back-to-back quality starts for the first time this year, Keuchel had allowed only two runs going into the eighth before giving up the homer to Desmond. His eight losses this year tie his total from his 2015 Cy Young campaign.
Gomez's two-run shot
HOU@TEX: Gomez belts a two-run homer to left
Carlos Gomez launches a two-run home run to left field, giving the Astros a 2-0 lead in the top of the 2nd inning
Brian McTaggart has covered the Astros since 2004, and for MLB.com since 2009. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter and listen to his podcast.
Ryan Posner is a reporter for MLB.com based in Texas. and covered the Rangers on Tuesday.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
Desmond extends Rangers' reign over Astros
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