Mike Minor (8-5) yielded four runs on seven hits and one walk over seven innings pitched while striking out 10. He took his fifth loss of the season.
Fantasy Impact
Minor managed to rack up double-digit strikeouts and issue just one free pass in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Astros. Most of the damage was done in third, when he allowed three solo home runs in a row. Minor has been popular name thrown out there in trade rumors, and he could be on the move soon. Minor owns a 2.86 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 129 innings for the Rangers this season. If he doesn't get traded, his next scheduled start is Wednesday, away against the Mariners.