Zach Cole sparked Houston's return to form with a breakout MLB debut, clubbing a first-pitch homer and driving in four as the Astros thumped Atlanta 11-3. Houston fired 13 hits, went 6-for-7 with RISP in the first five innings, and rode a bullpen game to the finish. Altuve supplied a two-run blast while Cole finished 3-for-4, energizing a lineup that had cooled since the deadline. The win keeps Houston atop the AL West and sets up a pivotal homestand vs. Texas and Seattle, with Cole’s performance reshaping fantasy outlooks.