MLB Gameday: Rays 8, Astros 10 Final Score (07/04/2026)
Yordan Alvarez powered the Houston Astros to a 10-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays with a dominant multi-home run performance.
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The Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays with a final score of 10-8 on July 4, 2026. The victory was secured by Yordan Alvarez, who hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to cap off the game.
Coverage from ESPN, FOX Sports, and CBS Sports emphasizes Alvarez's individual impact, noting he recorded six RBI and hit two home runs during the contest. Yahoo Sports described his performance as "on another planet." Future focus remains on the performance of Yordan Alvarez following this multi-HR night as the Astros move forward in their season.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the game?
The Astros defeated the Rays 10-8.
How did Yordan Alvarez contribute to the win?
Alvarez hit two home runs and recorded six RBI, including a two-run homer in the ninth inning.
When did the game take place?
The game took place on July 4, 2026.
Coverage (5)
- Yordan Alvarez is on another planet after latest Astros heroics Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Six RBI in two-homer game CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Alvarez hits 2-run homer in 9th to cap big night with Astros' 10-8 victory over Rays FOX Sports · 3h ago
- Astros star Yordan Alvarez walks off Rays in multi-HR night ESPN · 3h ago
- MLB Gameday: Rays 8, Astros 10 Final Score (07/04/2026) MLB.com · 3h ago broke it first
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