Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports I joked with a friend before Sunday’s game that the Astros would likely be shutout following their 17-run explosion the evening before. I mean, it wouldn’t be the first time for this club to follow up an impressive showing the game before with an absolute dud. It has already happened a couple times this season. Well, I was wrong, but not … [Read more...] about Astros drop series finale, lose to Rays 8-2
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Joc Pederson’s 11th-inning single lifts San Francisco Giants past Boston Red Sox 4-3
Joc Pederson singled in Patrick Bailey in the 11th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat Boston 4-3 for their first home series win against the Red Sox since 2004. Bailey began the inning at second base. After Casey Schmitt was hit by a pitch from Mauricio Llovera, Brandon Crawford attempted to sacrifice the runners over. But Boston catcher Connor Wong was unable to field … [Read more...] about Joc Pederson’s 11th-inning single lifts San Francisco Giants past Boston Red Sox 4-3
Texans QB C.J. Stroud admits need to ‘chill’ on delicious Houston food
C.J. Stroud is in the midst of a battle for the starting quarterback job. The little things add up. One area where Stroud admits he is struggling to maintain discipline is with the cuisine the city of Houston has to offer. The Houston Texans rookie told reporters after training camp practice Sunday at Houston Methodist Training Center that the friendliness of the city along … [Read more...] about Texans QB C.J. Stroud admits need to ‘chill’ on delicious Houston food
Cleveland Guardians Visit Houston Astros — Series Preview
David Richard-USA TODAY Sports The Astros hope to finish their nine-game homestand with a series win against the Cleveland Guardians. Houston hosts the Cleveland Guardians three times starting Monday night. Gametime and Starting Pitchers (subject to change)Monday at 7:10 PM CT — Noah Syndergaard (1-4, 7.16) vs. J.P. France (6-3, 2.87)Tuesday at 7:10 PM CT — Gavin … [Read more...] about Cleveland Guardians Visit Houston Astros — Series Preview
Orioles score 7 runs in 1st inning, pound the Yankees 9-3 to stay 1 1/2 games up in AL East
Adam Frazier hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run first inning for Baltimore, and the Orioles went on to a 9-3 victory over the New York Yankees. The Orioles led 6-0 before they even made an out against Luis Severino, and they took two of three in the weekend series. The win kept Baltimore 1 1/2 games ahead of Tampa Bay atop the AL East. The Yankees are 3 1/2 behind the … [Read more...] about Orioles score 7 runs in 1st inning, pound the Yankees 9-3 to stay 1 1/2 games up in AL East