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Tucker homers, Altuve makes his season debut in Astros' 5-1 win over Athletics
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker homered, José Altuve made his season debut and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Tucker hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that landed deep in right where many fans wore metallic gold...
Tucker's 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker's two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. “We had some real heroes tonight,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said....
Bregman's homer lifts Astros over Cubs 6-4; Bellinger hurt
HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman still isn't where he wants to be at the plate. But his performance Monday night was certainly a step in the right direction. Bregman hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning to power the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win over the...
Cubs' Cody Bellinger injures left knee after crashing into wall vs. Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger left Monday night's game against the Houston Astros with left knee injury after making an acrobatic catch in the seventh inning. Cubs manager David Ross said he doesn’t believe Bellinger’s injury is serious. ...
Diaz homers, Astros hold off White Sox 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Yainer Diaz hit his first major league home run to back rookie Hunter Brown and help the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Sunday for their fourth win in five games. Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run double in the first, advanced on shortstop Tim...
France dominates, Abreu gets warm welcome as Astros beat ChiSox
CHICAGO (AP) — J.P. France passed the time during the lengthy rain delay playing cards and taking a beating. Once he stepped on the mound, he got the results he wanted. And he came away with his first major league win. France pitched three-hit ball into the seventh...
Tucker's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Astros over Mariners 6-4
SEATTLE (AP) — Until the Houston Astros get all their hitters back to full health, they'll continue needing big swings from Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez. Tucker hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off reliever Matt Brash, and Houston beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Friday...
Álvarez, Tucker lead Astros past Braves for 3rd straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Astros starter Framber Valdez marvels at how talented Yordan Álvarez is. He watched for the second consecutive night as Álvarez delivered a big blow against the Atlanta Braves. “Obviously, he’s having an excellent season,” Valdez said through a translator....
Garcia dominant, Peña homers as Astros beats Toronto 8-1
HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Garcia tied a career high with nine strikeouts in seven shutout innings, Jeremy Peña capped a six-run eighth with a three-run homer and the Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Wednesday night. Mauricio Dubón extended his career-long hitting...
Chapman, Bassitt power Blue Jays to 4-2 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Chapman had a home run and a double to extend his hot start to the season and Chris Bassitt carried a shutout in the seventh inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Tuesday night. Bassitt (2-2) held the Astros in check for 6 1/3 innings,...
