Bochy’s ninth-inning shift capped a tense Texas–Houston showdown: Caleb Boushley exits after a rough shift and Ezequiel Durán steps onto the mound for a late relief cameo, a bold display of Texas’s bullpen improvisation. Jacob deGrom worked earlier for the Rangers, while Yordan Álvarez supplied the Astros’ power with a solo homer and Yainer Díaz delivered as a steady catcher, complemented by Peña’s speed and Altuve’s bat control. Pederson and Langford added key moments for Texas, underscoring the growing fantasy intrigue of multi-position players and bullpen leverage in September.