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Heyward homers, Singleton has 3 hits to help Astros avoid sweep and beat A's 6-3
Read full article: Heyward homers, Singleton has 3 hits to help Astros avoid sweep and beat A's 6-3Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer early and Jon Singleton had three hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in Houston’s four-run eighth inning, and the Astros got a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Dubón has RBI single in 10th and Astros beat Rays 2-1 for season-best 8th straight win
Read full article: Dubón has RBI single in 10th and Astros beat Rays 2-1 for season-best 8th straight wintwo scoreless innings and the AL West-leading Houston Astros won their season-high eighth straight game by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1.
Hunter Brown tosses 6 impressive innings, César Salazar drives in 2 in Astros' 4-1 win vs. White Sox
Read full article: Hunter Brown tosses 6 impressive innings, César Salazar drives in 2 in Astros' 4-1 win vs. White SoxHunter Brown tossed six innings of one-run ball for his third straight win, backup catcher César Salazar had a pair of RBI singles and the Houston Astros topped the Chicago White Sox 4-1.
Valdez throws 7 strong innings, Alvarez homers twice in Astros' 5-2 victory over Twins
Read full article: Valdez throws 7 strong innings, Alvarez homers twice in Astros' 5-2 victory over TwinsFramber Valdez pitched no-hit ball into the seventh inning and Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston’s four homers in the Astros' 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Tucker homers twice, ties for lead with 15 as Astros beat Brewers 9-4 for 9th win in 11 games
Read full article: Tucker homers twice, ties for lead with 15 as Astros beat Brewers 9-4 for 9th win in 11 gamesKyle Tucker homered twice to tie for the major league lead with 15 and drove in four runs, leading the Houston Astros over the Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 for their ninth win in 11 games.
Who's really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell
Read full article: Who's really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tellMLB and its history are dotted with men who played out of their natural handedness, a phenomenon that is seen occasionally in other sports but is a regular occurrence on the diamond.
Can the Astros bounce back after Opening Day collapse?
Read full article: Can the Astros bounce back after Opening Day collapse?Losing in choking fashion is always a tough scene, but there’s still plenty of time to salvage this opening series. The ‘Stros still have three more games against the Yanks today, tomorrow and Easter Sunday.
Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against Astros
Read full article: Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against AstrosTexas Rangers starters Max Scherzer and Jon Gray were included on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.
Mullins hits 3-run homer in 9th to lift Orioles to 8-7 win over Astros
Read full article: Mullins hits 3-run homer in 9th to lift Orioles to 8-7 win over AstrosCedric Mullins hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the Baltimore Orioles past the Houston Astros 8-7 in a matchup of American League division leaders.
Homers by Alvarez, Meyers support Valdez’s 7 strong innings in Astros 7-1 win over Royals
Read full article: Homers by Alvarez, Meyers support Valdez’s 7 strong innings in Astros 7-1 win over RoyalsYordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers homered as Framber Valdez earned his fifth straight quality start in the Houston Astros 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Meyers hits pair of 3-run HRs and Astros go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 9-7 for a 4-game split
Read full article: Meyers hits pair of 3-run HRs and Astros go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 9-7 for a 4-game splitJake Meyers hit two long three-run homers and the Houston Astros beat New York 9-7 after struggling Yankees starter Carlos Rodón exited early with another injury.
Stanton and McKinney hit homers, Volpe delivers tiebreaking RBI single as Yankees top Astros
Read full article: Stanton and McKinney hit homers, Volpe delivers tiebreaking RBI single as Yankees top AstrosAnthony Volpe hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning, helping the New York Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night in a rematch of last season’s American League Championship Series.
McCormick has 6 RBIs, Díaz hits RBI single in the ninth to give Astros 10-9 win over Rangers
Read full article: McCormick has 6 RBIs, Díaz hits RBI single in the ninth to give Astros 10-9 win over RangersChas McCormick homered with a career-high six RBIs before a tiebreaking RBI single by Yainer Díaz with one out in the ninth lifted the Houston Astros to a 10-9 win over the Texas Rangers.
Astros go deep 5 time to rally for 9-8 win over Angels despite Ohtani’s MLB-best 34th homer
Read full article: Astros go deep 5 time to rally for 9-8 win over Angels despite Ohtani’s MLB-best 34th homerAlex Bregman connected for a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning for his fourth hit of the game, Chas McCormick went deep twice and the Houston Astros rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-8, despite Shohei Ohtani’s major league-leading 34th homer of the season.
Chas McCormick wins out, Jose Abreu back to his usual self, and MLB trade deadline rumors swirl
Read full article: Chas McCormick wins out, Jose Abreu back to his usual self, and MLB trade deadline rumors swirlHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros as they start the second half. I know I’ve been getting into a lot of trade deadline stuff lately...I’m going to try to hold off on that, but it’s really fun, so maybe don’t hold me to that.
Rookies shine for Astros as Kessinger homers, Julks has 4 hits in 4-1 win over Rockies
Read full article: Rookies shine for Astros as Kessinger homers, Julks has 4 hits in 4-1 win over RockiesRookie Grae Kessinger hit his first career home run and fellow rookie Corey Julks had a career-high four hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix
Read full article: Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fixWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is demanding that Major League Baseball change its basepath rule after catcher Keibert Ruiz’s ninth-inning throw hit runner Jake Meyers, resulting in a throwing error that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win.
Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix
Read full article: Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fixWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is demanding that Major League Baseball change its basepath rule after catcher Keibert Ruiz’s ninth-inning throw hit runner Jake Meyers, resulting in a throwing error that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win.
Julks hits 1st slam, surging Astros homer four times in 11-4 win over Blue Jays
Read full article: Julks hits 1st slam, surging Astros homer four times in 11-4 win over Blue JaysCorey Julks hit his first career grand slam, Brandon Bielak matched his career high by pitching 6 2/3 innings and the Houston Astros used a season-high 19 hits to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4.
Alvarez hits 2 of Astros’ 7 HRs in 10-1 win over A’s, who fall to 10-45
Read full article: Alvarez hits 2 of Astros’ 7 HRs in 10-1 win over A’s, who fall to 10-45Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston’s seven home runs, and the surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
Meyers homers as Astros avoid sweep with 4-3 win over Phils
Read full article: Meyers homers as Astros avoid sweep with 4-3 win over PhilsJake Meyers homered, Martín Maldonado broke out of his slump with an RBI double and the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Alvarez lifts Astros over Braves in matchup of last 2 champs
Read full article: Alvarez lifts Astros over Braves in matchup of last 2 champsYordan Alvarez hit a tiebreaking, two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 in a matchup of the last two World Series champions.
Ari Alexander’s picks for the Astros playoff roster
Read full article: Ari Alexander’s picks for the Astros playoff rosterHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander and we’re closing down the season with a loooong homestand. 8 straight games at home so if you don’t have playoff tickets, it’s a perfect time to see the Astros at Minute Maid for the last time this season. Of course since the playoffs are looming, let’s cover a few playoff topics including roster construction, the #4 starter and potential matchups.
Cleveland Guardians defeat Houston Astros 1-0
Read full article: Cleveland Guardians defeat Houston Astros 1-0Triston McKenzie held Houston to two hits and struck out eight in eight innings, Luke Maile homered for the first time in three years and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Houston Astros 1-0.
Quantrill throws 6 shutout innings, Guardians top Astros 4-1
Read full article: Quantrill throws 6 shutout innings, Guardians top Astros 4-1Cal Quantrill pitches six scoreless innings and Amed Rosario had a two-run single, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-1 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros.
Royals hit 3 HRs off Javier, end Astros’ 8-game win streak
Read full article: Royals hit 3 HRs off Javier, end Astros’ 8-game win streakWhit Merrifield, Hunter Dozier and Emmanuel Rivera all homered as the Kansas City Royals roughed up Cristian Javier early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Houston Astros.
Maldonado hits 2 of 5 Houston homers in 9-1 win over Angels
Read full article: Maldonado hits 2 of 5 Houston homers in 9-1 win over AngelsMartín Maldonado homered twice and Jose Altuve, Kyle Tucker and Chas McCormick added a home run each as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and didn’t let up in a 9-1 rout of the Los Angeles Angels.
Javier fans career-high 14 to lead Astros over Angels 8-1
Read full article: Javier fans career-high 14 to lead Astros over Angels 8-1Cristian Javier pitched another gem, striking out a career-high 14 while allowing just one hit in seven innings to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros’ 9-1 romp over Mets
Read full article: Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros’ 9-1 romp over MetsKyle Tucker had a three-run homer and a stolen base, Yordan Alvarez hit his 23rd home run and Framber Valdez pitched a gem to lift the Houston Astros over the New York Mets 9-1.
Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak
Read full article: Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streakJustin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop New York’s 15-game home winning streak.
Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
Read full article: Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdownAaron Judge lined a game-winning single on the eve of his salary arbitration showdown, capping a four-run ninth inning that included Aaron Hicks’ tying three-run homer off closer Ryan Pressly in the New York Yankees’ 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros.
Pressly gets game-ending DP, Astros top M’s 2-1, avoid sweep
Read full article: Pressly gets game-ending DP, Astros top M’s 2-1, avoid sweepRyan Pressly got Luis Torrens to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, preserving the Houston Astros’ 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Houston Astros add Marwin Gonzalez to World Series roster, replacing Jake Meyers
Read full article: Houston Astros add Marwin Gonzalez to World Series roster, replacing Jake MeyersThe Astros finalized their World Series on Tuesday in preparation for Game 1, adding veteran Marwin Gonzalez for the injured Jake Meyers.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Giants prep for deciding NLDS Game 5
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Giants prep for deciding NLDS Game 5After a season of piling up whopping win totals, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers get a day to prep for their all-or-nothing matchup in Game 5 of the NL Division Series.
LEADING OFF: La Russa, White Sox weigh '22 after elimination
Read full article: LEADING OFF: La Russa, White Sox weigh '22 after eliminationWhite Sox manager Tony La Russa is waiting to find out if Chicago wants him back after the club was eliminated by the Astros in their AL Division Series that ended Tuesday night.
AL batting champion Gurriel helps lift Astros over A’s 7-6
Read full article: AL batting champion Gurriel helps lift Astros over A’s 7-6AL batting champion Yuli Gurriel hit a winning RBI single in the ninth inning, and the AL West champion Houston Astros headed to the postseason with a 7-6 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plate
Read full article: Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plateJose Altuve hit a two-run double in the 12th inning and the Houston Astros, after throwing out Shohei Ohtani at the plate to preserve a tie, broke away to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5.
Calhoun, Varsho key 3-run 10th, Arizona beats Houston, 6-4
Read full article: Calhoun, Varsho key 3-run 10th, Arizona beats Houston, 6-4Kole Calhoun knocked in the go-ahead run with an RBI single and Daulton Varsho homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored three runs in the 10th inning for a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros.
Urquidy solid, Astros belt three HRs in 7-2 win over Rangers
Read full article: Urquidy solid, Astros belt three HRs in 7-2 win over RangersJake Meyers and Marwin Gonzalez hit consecutive homers in a three-run second inning, Kyle Tucker had a home run among his three hits, and Jose Urquidy allowed one run and two hits in six innings for his seventh win of the season as the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
Marmolejos, Mariners score 4 in 9th, avoid sweep by Astros
Read full article: Marmolejos, Mariners score 4 in 9th, avoid sweep by AstrosJosé Marmolejos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning and J.P. Crawford padded the lead with a two-run homer as the Seattle Mariners avoided a sweep with an 8-5 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Cronenworth homers in 9th, Padres win; Stanek, Astros tumble
Read full article: Cronenworth homers in 9th, Padres win; Stanek, Astros tumbleJake Cronenworth hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 4-3 to take two of three from the AL West leaders.
Tucker, Correa homer for Astros in 6-3 win vs Padres
Read full article: Tucker, Correa homer for Astros in 6-3 win vs PadresKyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the eighth inning and Carlos Correa’s three-run shot in the fourth ended a 22-inning scoreless streak for the Houston Astros, who beat the scuffling San Diego Padres 6-3.
Astros rally late against former teammate, top Mariners 4-3
Read full article: Astros rally late against former teammate, top Mariners 4-3Jake Meyers had the last of three singles as part of Houston’s eighth-inning rally against former teammate Joe Smith, scoring Kyle Tucker with the go-ahead run and sending the Astros over the Seattle Mariners 4-3.
Brantley, AL West-leading Astros rally late, top Rangers 5-4
Read full article: Brantley, AL West-leading Astros rally late, top Rangers 5-4Michael Brantley tied the game with a two-run single in Houston's five-run seventh inning as the AL West-leading Astros rallied for a 5-4 win over the last-place Texas Rangers.
Bregman scores winning run in 10th as Astros down KC 6-5
Read full article: Bregman scores winning run in 10th as Astros down KC 6-5Alex Bregman had two hits and an RBI in his first action in more than two months, and he scored the winning run in the 10th inning on a groundout by Jake Meyers to lift the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Mariners score 4 in 11th to earn 6-3 win over Astros
Read full article: Mariners score 4 in 11th to earn 6-3 win over AstrosTy France tied the game with a solo home run in the ninth inning and put the Seattle Mariners on top with an RBI single in the 11th before Kyle Seager belted a three-run homer in a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Jones drives in career-best 4 RBIs, Astros rout M’s 15-1
Read full article: Jones drives in career-best 4 RBIs, Astros rout M’s 15-1Rookie Taylor Jones had a career-high four RBIs and finished a single shy of the cycle, and Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer as the Houston Astros routed the Seattle Mariners for the second straight game, 15-1.
Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over Astros
Read full article: Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over AstrosHunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals earned their third straight win over Houston, beating the Astros 3-2 Wednesday night.
Perez’s 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6
Read full article: Perez’s 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning, helping the struggling Kansas City Royals to a back-and-forth 7-6 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros.
Ohtani homers, but Meyers hits first 2 as Astros rip Angels
Read full article: Ohtani homers, but Meyers hits first 2 as Astros rip AngelsRookie outfielder Jake Meyers hit the first two home runs of his career, including a grand slam, and the Houston Astros shook off Shohei Ohtani’s major league-leading 39th homer in an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.