HOUSTON (AP) - Charlie Morton pitched six scoreless innings, Marwin Gonzalez homered and the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Monday night in their home opener after winning their first World Series title last year.
Morton (1-0) allowed three hits and struck out six. The right-hander picked up where he left off after getting the final 12 outs in Game 7 against the Dodgers on a night when the Astros unveiled their championship banner.
Brad Peacock pitched a perfect seventh and Will Harris allowed one hit in the eighth before Collin McHugh took over. The starter-turned-reliever allowed a homer to Trey Mancini and a double to Colby Rasmus before retiring the last three batters.
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Houston Astros left fielder Derek Fisher (21) and right fielder Josh Reddick (22) and center fielder George Springer (4) celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports