Josh Hader's return to San Diego on Tuesday included a blown save that thrilled the sellout crowd, followed by a win for him and the Houston Astros in 10 innings over the Padres.

The Astros have won four in a row after a sweep in Anaheim and are 31-22 since the All-Star break to build a 4½-game lead on the Mariners in the division. Houston ranks seventh in run differential (plus-94),

Their leadoff man ejected after baring a foot on the field, their manager tossed along with him, their closer roundly booed in his return to a former home, their offense aching for a timely hit, the Houston Astros salvaged a win Tuesday from a most unusual extra-innings affair.