Delayed response: Astros win Gurriel’s debut

BALTIMORE — The Astros are becoming road warriors when they need it most.

Houston used a solid start from Dallas Keuchel and capitalized on Baltimore’s defensive woes in a three-run fifth to take their third straight win at Camden Yards, a 5-3 victory that clinched a series win for Houston in the four-game visit and a 6-1 record against the Orioles for the season series.

The rain-delayed contest, which started more than four hours late and saw another 30-minute in-game delay, saw Houston (64-60) improve its Major League-best road record since June 14 to 17-11, with series wins in six of nine road series. The Orioles, who entered the day second in the Majors with 40 home wins, suffered their fifth defeat in six games and remain in third place in the American League East.

Keuchel went eight innings and allowed two runs, including Jonathan Schoop’s fourth-inning homer.

Orioles starter Yovani Gallardo went seven innings and gave up four runs (three earned), the victim of a messy fifth that included Manny Machado’s error and a ball (that went as a two-run double for Carlos Correa) that hit off right fielder Chris Davis’ glove.

Both teams had a Major League debut. Astros designated hitter Yulieski Gurriel singled in his first at-bat in the second inning, while O’s reliever Parker Bridwell pitched in the eighth and allowed a two-out solo homer to Jake Marisnick.

Mark Trumbo drew the Orioles to within two runs with a one-out solo homer in the ninth off Ken Giles, but Giles retired the next two batters to complete the save.

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