Josh Hader Secures Second Save of Season

Houston Astros reliever Josh Hader earned his second save of the 2026 season during Friday's 10-8 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Hader was efficient in his appearance, tossing a perfect inning to close out the game. While he did not record a strikeout in this specific outing, he successfully maintained the lead for the Astros. This performance adds to his season total as he continues to anchor the back end of the Houston bullpen.