The Houston Astros faced a disappointing 13-3 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, marked by a disastrous seventh inning. Despite the Astros' bullpen entering the game with the second-best ERA in the majors, Bryan King allowed five runs in one third of an inning, ballooning his ERA to 3.38. The Astros, who started strong, quickly fell behind due to their pitchers issuing six walks and hitting three batters.

The Rays continued their impressive run, scoring 11 runs off the Astros' bullpen, following a solid performance by starter Ryan Gusto. In a stark contrast, Houston managed only eight hits and struggled to convert opportunities, leaving runners stranded. Jose Altuve provided a bright spot with a home run, but the Astros ultimately couldn't keep pace with the Rays’ potent offense, which capitalized on every mistake.