Adrian Beltre led the Rangers with three hits and three RBIs, while Shin-Soo Choo reached base four times on a single and three walks. Brett Nicholas hit a three-run home run, Mike Napoli added a solo shot and starter Tyson Ross picked up the win coming off the disabled list while allowing three runs in 5 2/3 innings.
Mike Fiers took the loss for the Astros, allowing six runs in four-plus innings.