Montas (13-9) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks while striking out eight across seven innings, earning the win over the Astros on Friday.
Montas surrendered a solo home run to Jose Altuve in the third inning for his lone earned run. Otherwise, he kept the Astros in check and allowed just one other hit. He's now posted a quality start in six of his last seven appearances. The 28-year-old has a 3.48 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 200 strikeouts in 181 innings and is just the 11th pitcher to reach 200 punchouts this season.