The Houston Astros struck three home runs in the first three innings at Dodger Stadium on Friday night to seize a 6–1 advantage over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Isaac Paredes opened the game by driving the first pitch over the wall. Jose Altuve, greeted by boos and chants of “cheater,” doubled in the first and followed a second-inning solo shot by Will Smith with a two-run blast in the third. Two batters later, Christian Walker added another two-run homer, chasing Dodgers rookie starter Ben Casparius, who has now surrendered six runs in consecutive outings.
And now Christian Walker goes way deep for another two-run homer After an excellent start to his season, Ben Casparius has given up six runs in back-to-back outings 6-1 Astros, top 3rd
Will Smith hit a solo shot in the second for the Dodgers. But then Jose Altuve answered back with a two-run homer here in the third The Astros have also hit two doubles against Ben Casparius this inning. He's given up a lot of hard contact so far 4-1 Astros, top 3rd
Isaac Paredes hit a home run on the first pitch of the game 🤯 (via @MLB) https://t.co/Pk133xq9GX