ATLANTA — Ozzie Albies drove in three runs with two hits, including a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth, Sandy León homered in his first start in more than two years and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Sunday.

Matt Olson had two hits, including a homer, as the Braves avoided a three-game sweep and ended Houston's streak of six consecutive wins at Truist Park. León added a two-run shot off former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel in the seventh after driving in a run with a fielder's choice grounder in the second.

Cam Smith homered for Houston, which began the day tied with Seattle for first place in the AL West.

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve was held out after leaving Saturday night’s 6-2 win with discomfort in his right foot. Manager Joe Espada said Altuve reported

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