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The Houston Astros dominated the Texas Rangers 5–1 at Globe Life Field on May 28, delivering a decisive road victory despite modest offensive output. Houston's pitching was the decisive factor, allowing just four hits and one earned run while striking out eight batters, though the staff issued three walks. The Astros' lineup generated six hits and two home runs, driving in five runs and posting a .732 OPS to overcome a .684 OPS from the Rangers, who managed only four hits with one homer and one RBI while striking out eight times. Texas's defense contributed an error, and the Rangers' pitching surrendered five earned runs on six hits—a costly performance that undercut any chance of a comeback. The game fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1, as Houston's pitching dominance suppressed run production across both teams. This victory extends Houston's command in the series and suggests the Astros' rotation depth remains a critical advantage in the AL West race.