HOUSTON — George Springer homered twice and the Houston Astros set a major league record for strikeouts in a three-game series, finishing a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 4-2 win Thursday night.
Houston starter Lance McCullers (1-1) allowed just one hit - a home run to Mark Trumbo - and had 10 strikeouts in five innings, helping the Astros break the major league record for strikeouts in a three-game series with 52. The previous mark was 47 by Washington earlier this season.
Houston, which finished with 15 strikeouts, became the first club since 1913 to have at least that many in three consecutive games.