Like the opener of the homestand against Philadelphia, Framber Valdez, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader combine on a shutout. Jose Altuve homers.

Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and Framber Valdez tossed six shutout innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0

The lefty, who is a free agent at the end of the season, is now tenth all-time in strikeouts after a six-strikeout afternoon on Sunday.