3-run home runs by Cam Smith and Yanier Diaz gave the Houston Astros a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday nght.
The Astros have now won 5 games in a row.
Brandon Walter picked up the win as he threw the first 6 innings for Houston.
Cade Horton took the loss for Chicago.
Matt Shaw had 2 doubles and 3 RBI for the Cubs. Nico Hoerner also had a solo home run.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday night in Houston.
June 27, 2025
