A pair of monthly awards for two of the Diamondbacks' more exciting prospects.

The Astros beat the Diamondbacks 3-1 Friday night at Daikin Park, and for the first time this season, Houston is four games over .500.

The Houston Astros enter at 73-69 (.514), while the Arizona Diamondbacks sit at 74-68 (.521). Ethan Pecko (1-0, 6.23 ERA) takes the mound for the Astros, while Brandon Pfaadt (7-2, 3.49 ERA) starts for the Diamondbacks.

Houston couldn't hold a two-run lead in the late innings and lost out on an opportunity to pad its AL West lead, falling in extra innings to Arizona.

On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks had to make another tough decision with regard to their roster. With rookie outfielder Tommy Troy recovered from the AC join

HOUSTON (AP) — Gabriel Moreno conectó un sencillo impulsor de la carrera del desempate en la décima entrada y los Diamondbacks de Arizona remontaron para superar el sábado 4-3 a los Astros de Houston.

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With the win and a Padres loss, the Diamondbacks moved back into the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League.

Garcia earned a save against the Astros on Saturday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning.

Ketel Marte was absent from today’s lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The second baseman served as designated hitter in the previous two games.Philadelphia won both, 2-1 on Monday and 7-1 on Tuesday.