Kyle Tucker homers, drives in 2 runs as the Dodgers beat the Astros 8-3

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Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs, leading the Dodgers to an 8-3 victory over the Astros. The win marked the Dodgers' second straight after a four-game losing streak.

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Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs
Dodgers won 8-3 against the Astros
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six strong innings
Dodgers ended a four-game losing streak
Zach Cole hit a solo home run for the Astros

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HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs against his former team to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 8-3 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Tucker’s home run came in a four-run third inning that broke open a close game, pushing the lead to 7-2. He’s in his first season with the Dodgers after spending last year with the Cubs following seven seasons in Houston. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six strong innings and Alex Freeland homered and tied a career high with three hits to help the Dodgers to their second straight win following a four-game skid. Yamamoto (3-2) allowed five hits and three runs with eight strikeouts for his first win since April 7. Zach Cole hit a solo home run for the Astros in his season debut after being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land before the game. Houston played without catcher Yainer Diaz, who was a late scratch because of a left abdominal injury. Steven Okert started, but got just two outs in a bullpen game for Houston before being replaced by Ryan Weiss (0-3), who allowed eight hits and seven runs — six earned — in 4 1/3 innings. Tucker put the Dodgers up early with his two-out RBI single in the first. The Astros tied it in the bottom of the inning on a run-scoring single by with two outs. Houston took a 2-1 lead when a run scored on a wild pitch by Yamamoto. Freeland tied it with his home run with one out in the second. walked before scoring on a two-out double by . Tucker’s shot to the seats in right field to open the third extended the lead to 4-2. The bases were loaded with one out in the inning when Ohtani grounded into a force out that scored another run. hit an RBI single, and a fielding error by Cam Smith on the play allowed another run to score, pushing the lead to 7-2. Freeman drove in another run with a single in the fifth. Cole’s home to right field came with one out in the fifth and cut the lead to 8-3.

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What were Kyle Tucker's contributions in the Dodgers vs Astros game?

Kyle Tucker hit a home run and drove in two runs, helping the Dodgers secure an 8-3 win over the Astros.

How did the Dodgers perform after their recent losing streak?

The Dodgers won their second consecutive game after previously losing four straight.

Who pitched for the Dodgers in the game against the Astros?

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six innings, allowing five hits and three runs, earning his first win since April 7.

Kyle Tucker homers, drives in 2 runs as the Dodgers beat the Astros 8-3

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