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Houston Astros aim to turn things around after limping out to 6-14 start
HOUSTON (AP) — Through 20 games, the Houston Astros have managed just six wins and are in last place in the AL West. Their pitching staff trails only Colorado with a 5.24 ERA and big-money new closer Josh Hader has given up the same number of earned runs in 10 games as he did in 61...
Austin Riley leads the Braves to a 6-1 victory over the Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Austin Riley had three hits, including an RBI single in a four-run ninth inning as the Atlanta Braves pulled away for a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Orlando Arcia and Marcell Ozuna also had RBI singles in the ninth to help break open a 2-1...
Altuve homers off Eovaldi in first 2 at-bats to lead Astros over Rangers 8-5
HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve homered off Nathan Eovaldi in his first two at-bats and Cristian Javier pitched seven strong innings to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. After dropping the series opener 12-8, the Astros have won back-to-back games...
Ronel Blanco has been a bright spot in a shaky start for the Houston Astros
Ronel Blanco's brilliant start to the season is about the only thing going right for the Houston Astros. Blanco threw 2024's first no-hitter Monday night against Toronto, then made it to the sixth against Texas on Sunday before allowing a hit. The problem for the Astros is what's...
Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday night. Six nights after throwing a no-hitter at home against Toronto in his first start of the season,...
Hader blows first save opportunity with Astros in 2-1 loss to Blue Jays
HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Hader faltered in his first opportunity with his new team, dropping to 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA. Davis Schneider’s two-run homer off the All-Star closer with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Houston Astros 2-1 on Tuesday night. ...
Schneider's two-run homer off Hader in ninth lifts Blue Jays to 2-1 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Davis Schneider’s two-run homer off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Houston Astros 2-1 on Tuesday night. “It was just a great swing on a pitch that he can handle,” manager John Schneider said. ...
Juan Soto has go-ahead hit in 9th and Yankees beat Astros 4-3 for opening 4-game sweep
HOUSTON (AP) — Juan Soto had three hits capped by an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the New York Yankees to a 4-3 win Sunday that completed an opening four-game sweep of the Houston Astros. With the score 3-3, Gleyber Torres singled off closer Josh Hader...
Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season
Here's what to watch for on MLB's opening day: THE SHO GOES ON Shohei Ohtani already made his Dodgers debut last week in South Korea, but all eyes will still be on the two-way sensation as Los Angeles hosts the St. Louis Cardinals. The $700 million star is trying to...
American League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ HOUSTON ASTROS 2023: 90-72, first place, lost to Texas in AL Championship Series. Manager: Joe Espada (first season). Opening Day: March 28...
