Houston dropped 2 of 3 to Texas as the Astros bats went silent in the first 2 games of the series.

Houston was shutout in games one and two and did not tally an extra base hit in either contest.

In the opener on Friday night Scott Kazmir allowed 2 runs on 8 hits in 7 innings with 4 Ks and a walk to suffer his 4th loss of the season.

On Saturday Mike Foltynewicz was the Rangers' victim. He went 6 innings but gave up 4 runs on 9 hits, despite striking out 5 and allowing no walks.

Brett Oberholtzer got the W on the hill for Houston in the finale. Oberholtzer pitched 6 innings and allowed 2 runs on 6 hits with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks. Jesse Crain notched save number 14 by striking out 2 in a perfect 9th inning on the mound.

At the plate, the Astros drew 6 walks and recorded 4 extra base hits including a solo home run from Matt Dominguez.

The Astros will take Monday off before the Baltimore visits for 3 games to end the 6-game home stand.

TEX 3-11-1
HOU 0-6-2

TEX 4-11-2
HOU 0-5-1

TEX 2-6-1
HOU 5-9-0

AL WEST STANDINGS through May 22, 2016

Mariners 26-18
Astros 26-19
Athletics 24-22
Rangers 21-25
Angels 19-26