Hunter Brown allowed one hit in six innings to become the first eight-game winner in the majors, and the Houston Astros edged the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 to split a four-game series.

The Houston Astros got a break on Monday after playing 17 consecutive days. They return to action at home against the Athletics. Hunter Brown, who has dropped his last two starts, will start for the Astros.

Hunter Brown allowed one hit and recorded his fifth scoreless start of the season, and the Houston Astros earned a split of their four-game series with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 victory on Sunday.