ARLINGTON -- Right-hander Austin Bibens-Dirkx has been effective since rejoining the Rangers' rotation late last month, but the two home runs he allowed to the Astros in Tuesday's series opener ultimately cost him.
Bibens-Dirkx gave up a solo shot to Josh Reddick and a two-run home run to Tony Kemp in the third inning, which proved to be the difference in the Rangers' 5-3 loss to the Astros at Globe Life Park.
Before allowing a season-high five runs (all earned) against the Astros, Bibens-Dirkx had been on a strong stretch, allowing just one run in his last 11 2/3 innings.