The Houston Astros faced a tough loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, falling 3-2 after a ninth-inning rally from the Rays. The Astros led 2-0 heading into the eighth but were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities despite a solid start from Brandon Walter, who threw five scoreless innings. The Astros' bullpen struggled with effectiveness and fatigue, leading to Kaleb Ort giving up the winning run after a leadoff walk and a double put the Rays in scoring position. The Astros' offense also faltered, going just 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

Isaac Paredes homered for the Rays, while Taylor Walls' sacrifice fly capped the comeback. Houston's reliance on a limited bullpen proved costly, especially with key relievers like Josh Hader unavailable. This loss signifies a need for the Astros to improve their late-game performance and manage their pitching staff more effectively moving forward.