MLBAustin Slater Shines as the San Francisco Giants Beat the Houston Astros 5–3SavePrintLogan Webb (62) of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Houston Astros in the top of the first inning on June 12, 2024. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesThe Associated Press6/13/2024|Updated: 6/13/20240:00X 1SAN FRANCISCO—Austin Slater had three hits and drove in two runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 5–3 on Wednesday.Slater also stole a base and scored for San Francisco, which took the rubber game of the three-game series in a speedy two hours and seven minutes.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesArgentina to Open World Cup Defense Against Algeria; US Starts vs. ParaguayDec 05, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Dec. 5Dec 05, 2025Melania Trump Lights the National Christmas Tree After President Counts DownDec 04, 2025Putin in New Delhi on State Visit Aimed at Bolstering Russia-India TiesDec 04, 2025Related TopicsSan Francisco GiantsHouston AstrosAustin Slater