Astros aim to build on shutout of Diamondbacks

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The Houston Astros welcomed back All-Star Kyle Tucker in the opener of an interleague series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, an 8-0 win highlighted by Yordan Alvarez blasting a pair of three-run homers.

After ending a three-game skid, the Astros will seek another victory on Saturday in the middle game of the three-game set.

Tucker finished 0-for-2 with a wa