Red-hot Springer leads Astros over D-backs

PHOENIX — George Springer went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs as the Astros beat the D-backs, 8-5, on Tuesday afternoon at Chase Field to take the two-game series before the teams begin another two-game set Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.

Springer got the Astros’ offense going with a three-run homer in the second, and Houston then put together a four-run rally in the fourth to build a 7-2 lead. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Astros, their longest winning streak of the season.

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