ATLANTA (AP) – George Springer relishes getting so many chances to drive in runs for Houston’s potent offense.
“If a guy’s in scoring position, all you have to do is hit a single,” Springer said. “We’ve got some guys who can run, so just slow it down.”
Springer drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Josh Reddick and Marwin Gonzalez each had three RBIs and the streaking Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 10-4 on Wednesday night.
Houston has won four straight and 12 of 15 to improve to 58-27 overall, best in the majors. One night after beating the Braves 16-4, the Astros got another big night from the top of their order.
The first three batters – Springer, Jose Altuve and Reddick – went 8 for 15 with six RBIs and hit a combined .581 in the two-game series with 15 RBIs in 31 at-bats.