Every outing Abreu makes, still, is magnified. The Astros are missing closer Josh Hader and set-up man Bennett Sousa to injuries. Bryan King is their only other healthy reliever who has regularly drawn high-leverage outings this season. Abreu has all three of their saves since Hader landed on the IL.

That should have served as a huge wakeup call for the ballclub, as Houston's next series was a four-game stretch against the Baltimore Orioles who, just a week ago, won a set against the Astros in dominating fashion by a score of 23-5.

Trevor Rogers set a new season high in strikeouts and Gunnar Henderson scored two of the Orioles’ runs in their finale with the Astros.

Gunnar Henderson and Luis Vázquez homered and Trevor Rogers worked seven strong innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Rogers (7-2) allowed five hits and three walks and struck out nine.

Trevor Rogers pitched seven splendid innings and Gunnar Henderson and Luis Vazquez homered as the Baltimore Orioles avoided a series sweep, defeating the visiting Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.