"When we're good, we have a lot of at-bats in a row that are quality plate appearances," he said. "It's not like they weren't trying to have quality at-bats the last 10 days or so."
Trailing, 4-2, the Astros began the seventh against reliever Aaron Loup with a Jason Castro single and a Chris Carter walk. Rookie Preston Tucker (3-for-4) doubled into the left-field corner for an RBI, and the Astros had the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position.