The Houston Astros pulled off a thrilling win on Wednesday night against the Baltimore Orioles, thanks to a dramatic 9th-inning grand slam from Kyle Tucker. With the score tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the 9th, Tucker stepped up to the plate with two outs and the bases loaded. He connected with a pitch from Félix Bautista and sent it over the right-field wall for a grand slam, giving the Astros a 7-6 victory.
It was a thrilling finish to an exciting game. The Astros had taken an early 4-0 lead, but the Orioles battled back to tie it up in the 8th inning. Tucker’s heroics in the 9th gave the Astros the win and kept their playoff hopes alive.
Tucker’s grand slam was his first of the season and the first of his career. He finished the game with two hits and four RBIs. He also scored the winning run after being driven in by a single from José Altuve. Altuve had a great game as well, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBIs.
The win was a big one for the Astros, who are currently in a tight race for the AL West title. They now have a one-game lead over the Oakland Athletics and are looking to make a run for their second consecutive division title.
It was also a big night for Tucker, who has been one of the team’s most consistent hitters this season. He is now batting .290 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs on the year. He has been a key contributor to the Astros’ success this season and his grand slam on Wednesday night was a fitting way to cap off an impressive performance.
The Astros will look to keep their winning streak alive as they take on the Orioles again on Thursday night. With Tucker leading the way, they will be looking to secure another crucial victory and keep their playoff hopes alive.
