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Young's 3-run homer gives A's 6-5 win over Astros

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:05:32 -0400

HOUSTON - Houston closer Jose Veras had faced Chris Young in the past and remembered that the outfielder couldn't hit his curveball.

Young's 3-run homer gives A's 6-5 win over Astros

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:54:50 -0400

HOUSTON - Chris Young has had a tough start to the season, with a sub-.200 batting average and was 0 for 5 entering Friday's game.

Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:44:57 -0400

HOUSTON - Bud Norris rolled through six scoreless innings for the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:29:46 -0400

HOUSTON - Mike Moustakas was a bit daunted when he came to the plate in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and his team down by one. The numbers were looming right there on the scoreboard: 0 for 18 and a batting average under .180

Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:32 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

Dropped fly ball gives Pirates 5-4 win over Astros

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:23 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Things are going so well for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days that opposing teams can't even make routine catches.

Astros finally beat Tigers, 7-5 with 2-run 9th

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:47:27 -0400

DETROIT - Brandon Barnes stood in center field and felt the wind blowing out a bit - an ominous sign when Miguel Cabrera is at the plate with the bases loaded and two out in the ninth inning.

Angels protest game, beat Astros 6-5 anyway

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:47:31 -0400

HOUSTON - The Los Angeles Angels protested Thursday night's game against Houston and then beat the Astros anyway.

Cano homers, Yankees hold off Astros 5-4

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:05:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Minus all those injured sluggers, the New York Yankees know they need to do the little things on offense to win.

Lackey solid in return as Red Sox beat Astros 6-1

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:49:13 -0400

BOSTON - There was a little tension in Fenway Park when John Lackey's return from the disabled list began with a 27-pitch first inning.