While nothing can take away from the loss Houston suffered through last week, the Astros provided a little ray of sunshine in beating the Mets in a doubleheader.

The Astros beat the Mets 12-8 after touching up Matt Harvey for seven earned runs in two innings.

George Springer hit his 30th home run of the season in the second inning of the first game. He ultimately collected five hits between the two games.

The Astros got a 4-1 victory in the second game as Brad Peacock allowed just one run in 5.1 innings. Like Springer, Josh Reddick also collected five hits on the night after finishing game two with two hits, a run scored and an RBI.

SATURDAY’S RESULTS

Boston Red Sox 1-5 New York YankeesNew York Mets 8-12 Houston AstrosNew York Mets 1-4 Houston AstrosAtlanta Braves 12-14 Chicago CubsLos Angeles Dodgers 5-6 San Diego PadresLos Angeles Dodgers 2-7 San Diego PadresSt Louis Cardinals 1-2 San Francisco GiantsCleveland Indians 5-2 Detroit TigersCincinnati Reds 0-5 Pittsburgh PiratesToronto Blue Jays 7-2 Baltimore OriolesKansas City Royals 0-17 Minnesota TwinsPhiladelphia Phillies 9-10 Miami MarlinsTampa Bay Rays 4-5 Chicago White SoxWashington Nationals 3-2 Milwaukee BrewersLos Angeles Angels 7-4 Texas RangersArizona Diamondbacks 6-2 Colorado RockiesOakland Athletics 6-7 Seattle Mariners

CLASSY KLUBER

Indians ace Corey Kluber allowed just one run in eight innings while striking out seven batters without a walk in a 5-2 win over the Tigers. During the Indians’ current 10-game win streak, they lead MLB in batting average (.324), on-base percentage (.389) and slugging percentage (.558).

ROYALS DESTROYED

The Royals continued their free fall out of playoff contention with a 17-0 loss to the Twins. Kansas City allowed 10 runs in the first two innings, while also serving up two home runs to Eduardo Escobar.

HAMILTON SHOWS OFF DEFENSIVE SKILLS

Billy Hamilton can do more than just steal bases. His defense is not bad, either.

DIAMONDBACKS AT ROCKIES

For months this appeared to be the future National League (NL) wild-card showdown. But the Rockies (72-63) have been tumbling down the standings since the All-Star break, leaving the second-placed team in the NL Central firmly in contention. Sunday’s matchup between the Rockies and Diamondbacks (78-58) has become very important for both teams.

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