ARLINGTON -- George Springer's first home run since coming off the disabled list, and his first in over a month, was certainly a good sign for the Astros on an otherwise sour Friday night.
Springer, who returned from the disabled list Wednesday after missing two weeks with a left quad strain, stroked his first home run since July 7 in the eighth inning of a 6-4 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Park. He hit a two-run shot to right field off reliever Jose Leclerc that ended Texas' shutout bid.
"Same as it is always," Springer said.