MLB Gameday: Rays 8, Astros 10 Final Score (07/04/2026)
Yordan Alvarez's multi-homer performance powered the Astros to a 10-8 victory over the Rays.
📍 Aftermath
The Astros defeated the Rays with a final score of 10-8. Yordan Alvarez led the victory with a multi-homer game and six RBI, including a two-run homer in the ninth inning.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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MLB Gameday: Rays 8, Astros 10 Final Score (07/04/2026) MLB.com · 90d ago broke it first
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The Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays with a final score of 10-8 on July 4, 2026. Yordan Alvarez led the effort, recording six RBI in a game that included two home runs.
Coverage from ESPN, FOX Sports, and CBS Sports emphasizes Alvarez's impact, specifically noting a two-run home run in the ninth inning that capped his performance. MLB.com and Yahoo Sports also reported on the game's outcome and Alvarez's heroics.
Future focus remains on Alvarez's ongoing performance following this multi-HR night.
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What was the final score of the game?
The Astros won 10-8 against the Rays.
How many RBI did Yordan Alvarez record?
Alvarez recorded six RBI.
When did Alvarez hit his final home run of the game?
He hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning.
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