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Bregman, Abreu and Tucker help Astros past Angels 5-2 as Blanco get first MLB win
HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman and José Abreu had two RBIs each and Kyle Tucker added three hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over Los Angeles on Thursday night in a game during which Angels manager Phil Nevin was ejected. The victory was the 2,126th of manager Dusty...
Bregman, McCormick homer to help Astros beat Twins 5-1
HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman and Chas McCormick each homered in the second inning and had two RBIs and the Houston Astros built a big lead early and beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night. Bregman and McCormick connected off Joe Ryan (7-2) to put Houston up 3-0 — and snap...
Peña homers in return to Astros lineup, Houston beats struggling Oakland 6-3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Astros’ shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat since getting a planned day off, backing another solid outing from Framber Valdez as Houston sent the Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win Saturday. Alex...
Wiemer, Miller homer, Brewers end Astros' winning streak at 8 with 6-0 victory
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Wiemer and Owen Miller homered, Colin Rea combined on a five-hitter and the Milwaukee Brewers stopped the Houston Astros' eight-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory on Tuesday night. Houston second baseman Jose Altuve left in the bottom of the sixth inning...
Alvarez hits solo homer, slam as the Astros rout Brewers 12-2 for 8th straight win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yordan Alvarez was feeling more comfortable than usual, which created plenty of discomfort for the Milwaukee Brewers. Alvarez had a grand slam among his two homers as the Houston Astros pounded the Brewers 12-2 on Monday night for their eighth consecutive victory....
Valdez throws 4-hitter to lead Astros over Oakland 2-0
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston catcher Martín Maldonado wasn't sure what to expect from Framber Valdez in Sunday's start after what he called a “crazy” warmup in the bullpen. “His warmup wasn't normal for him,” Maldonado said. “He was doing some stuff where ... (I) was like,...
Alvarez's 8th-inning home run lifts Astros over Athletics 3-2
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston manager Dusty Baker likened Yordan Alvarez to an NBA player with the ball in his hands and the game on the line after the slugger lifted his team a win Saturday with one mighty swing. “We kind of expect it and the fans expect it and he hit it,” Baker...
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....
Alvarez, McCormick each have 2 hits, Astros beat Cubs 7-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Chas McCormick likes to talk about a high school career where he starred in both baseball and basketball. On Tuesday night, the center fielder showed off the skills that helps him excel on the hardwood with a leaping catch that helped the Houston Astros beat the...
