Tucker went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Angels. His sixth-inning blast off Roansy Contreras wrapped up the scoring for the Astros on the night.

While one veteran continued to trend in the wrong direction relative to postseason roster construction, Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker took a crucial step toward showing he might be in prime condition should Houston qualify for the playoffs.