The Los Angeles Dodgers struggled in Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Manager Dave Roberts had limited options as three key right-handed hitters — Teoscar Hernández, Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman — were sidelined with minor injuries.

Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, and the Houston Astros pulled away for a 5-1 win over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon. Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz each hit a solo home run for Houston,

The Astros finished off a sweep of the Dodgers with a 5-1 win at Chavez Ravine on Sunday afternoon. It was Houston’s first series sweep at Dodger Stadium since 2008.

Astros Sweep Dodgers, Overtake No. 1 Spot in Rankings

The Dodgers have racked up 56 wins, but the Houston Astros' completion of a sweep of the Dodgers Sunday highlighted the team's holes.

Christian Walker, Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve each homered, Ryan Gusto threw six strong innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to complete their first three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium since May 9-11,

Against three MVPs and a nasty crowd of hateful boo birds, the walking-wounded, quad A Astros came into Los Angeles and dominated the Dodgers, taking three straight. They outscored the boys in blue 29-6 in the series. Just done beating NL Division leaders the Phillies and Cubs, is this Astros team somehow the best in baseball?

Astros Announce Christian Walker News After Dodgers Sweep originally appeared on Athlon Sports. First baseman Christian Walker is in his 11th major-league season and first with the Houston Astros.

Christian Walker, Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve each homered, Ryan Gusto threw six strong innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Sunday to

As we near baseball's second half, let's take a look at each team's preseason odds and where they stand now to see how each team has fared.