Brown dominated the Rangers in an 11-0 win, six scoreless to lower his ERA to 2.25 as Houston leaned on a thin bullpen. He flirted with 100 pitches but trusted his stuff enough to stay out there, giving the Astros a pivotal performance on the doorstep of a pennant race. DeGrom matched him in a marquee duel early, but Walker and Alvarez supplied the decisive early blows. The win tightens Houston’s hold on the playoff push and reinforces Brown’s status among baseball’s elite starters.

Across a national broadcast, the rematch of Brown vs. deGrom underscored Houston’s depth and reliability in a rotation battered by injuries. Brown’s 19th quality start stands out in a year defined by durability, while deGrom absorbed the loss as Texas’ misfortune mounted behind a rough night for the Rangers. The Astros’ offense added insurance late, and Brown finished strong, cementing a signature performance as both teams jockey for position in September.