Springer added a second homer in the second inning as the Astros bounced back from an 11-6 loss in the first game of the twin bill. Tanaka was rocked for a career-high eight runs in 1 2/3 innings, and the right-hander left the field to a chorus of boos after Carlos Beltran chased him with an RBI double.
Houston starter Charlie Morton allowed four runs on four hits while striking out 10 over 5 2/3 innings as the Astros (26-12) took three out of four games in the series. They have the best record in the Major Leagues.