Luis Robert Jr. | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Houston will try to extend their eight-game run with three more wins against the Chicago White Sox. The Astros have three games against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park starting tonight at 7:10 PM CT. Houston returns home on an eight-game winning streak to face the Chicago White Sox three times. It’s the … [Read more...] about Series (40 of 52) Preview: White Sox Visit Houston
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Santana’s sacrifice fly in 9th off All-Star closer Yates sends Twins past Rangers 3-2
Carlos Santana hit a sacrifice fly off All-Star closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning and the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins beat Texas 3-2. Santana’s deep fly to right-center came after Yates issued consecutive one-out walks and then threw a wild pitch. Willi Castro homered for the 68-53 Twins, who moved within four games of idle Cleveland for the AL Central lead. They … [Read more...] about Santana’s sacrifice fly in 9th off All-Star closer Yates sends Twins past Rangers 3-2
Texans will play starters against Giants in preseason home opener
For those traveling to NRG Stadium on Saturday for the Houston Texans preseason opener, you’ll be graced with the same treatment as the Pittsburgh Steelers last Friday. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that the starters on both sides will play against the New York Giants. It’ll mark the first newcomers like Stefon Diggs, Danielle Hunter and Azeez Al-Shaair take the field in … [Read more...] about Texans will play starters against Giants in preseason home opener
Taking Stock Of The Astros’ Summer Turnaround
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Up to June 1, the Astros were underperforming with a 26-33 record. Well, underperforming relative to a .489 Pythag winning percentage. Only two pitching staffs — White Sox and Rockies — generated less value than Houston’s. That’s a large enough problem by itself. But while the lineup was solid overall with a 106 wRC+ through May 31, … [Read more...] about Taking Stock Of The Astros’ Summer Turnaround
Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies’ 13-3 win over Nationals
Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night. Wilson tripled and singled in the fourth; homered in the seventh and, then — with fans chanting “Double! Double!” — doubled to right in the eighth, with Alex … [Read more...] about Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies’ 13-3 win over Nationals