On July 21, 2025, the Houston Astros took on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Astros won 6–3, improving their record to 57-42 and maintaining their lead in the AL West. Colton Gordon secured the win, bringing his record to 3-2 with a 4.67 ERA. Astros’ player B. Matthews stood out with a performance that included a home run and five RBIs. For the Diamondbacks, Suárez hit a home run, contributing to their three runs. The loss brought Arizona’s record to an even 50-50, placing them fourth in the NL West. The Diamondbacks started strong, scoring one run in the first inning. The Astros responded in the second inning with three runs. Houston added another run in the third inning, bringing the score to 4-2 in their favor. In the fifth inning, the Diamondbacks scored another run, narrowing the gap to 4-3. The Astros secured their lead in the seventh inning by scoring two more runs. The game ended with the Astros winning 6-3, leaving the Diamondbacks scoreless in the final innings.

Brandon Matthews stood out for the Astros with a strong performance at the plate. He hit a home run and drove in five runs, contributing to the team’s six runs. Matthews’ two hits in four at-bats made a big impact on the game’s outcome.

On the mound, Colton Gordon earned the win for the Astros. He pitched 5.67 innings, allowing seven hits and three runs but striking out four. Gordon’s efforts helped keep the Diamondbacks’ offense in check.

Zac Gallen took the loss for the Diamondbacks. He pitched six innings, giving up six runs on seven hits while striking out six. Despite his strikeouts, Gallen’s struggles with allowing runs made it tough for the Diamondbacks to catch up.

What’s Next

The Astros strengthened their lead in the West Division with this win over the Diamondbacks. Their record now stands at 57-42. They hold the top spot in their division, which gives them a strong position as the season progresses. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks’ loss puts them at an even 50-50 record. They are in 4th place in the West Division. This game shows the gap between the two teams in the standings, as the Astros continue to pull away from their division rivals.

The Astros will continue their series against the Diamondbacks. Their next game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 9:40 PM at Chase Field. The series will conclude with another game on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Following their games against the Astros, the Diamondbacks will travel to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their series with the Pirates starts on Friday, July 25, 2025, at PNC Park. The series will include games on Saturday and Sunday as well.

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