Jeremy Peña | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images It took extra time, but the Astros won their eighth in a row. The Baseball Gods are nice, except when they’re not... It’s a game of inches, and sometimes things don’t break your way, but sometimes they do. The first inning didn’t provide much in the way of drama. Houston went down 1-2-3 in the top of the frame. In the … [Read more...] about Astros Complete Sweep at the Trop, Win Eighth in a Row
Archives for August 2024
Michael Harris hits grand slam in 1st at-bat in injury return, Braves rout Giants 13-2
Michael Harris hit a grand slam in his first at-bat after missing nearly two months because of a hamstring injury, helping the Atlanta Braves rout the San Francisco Giants 13-2 on Wednesday night. Activated from the injured list before the game, Harris crushed an 0-1 curveball from Robbie Ray (2-2) into McCovey Cove for his first career grand slam and Atlanta’s fourth of the … [Read more...] about Michael Harris hits grand slam in 1st at-bat in injury return, Braves rout Giants 13-2
Giants vs. Texans: 10 players on offense fans can’t wait to watch this week
Welcome back to NRG Stadium, Houston Texans fans.After starting on the road in Canton for the Hall of Fame game, then traveling to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers, the Texans are back where they belong in Houston. They’ll look to pick up a second win of the preseason with a victory over the New York Giants in their preseason home opener.Based on last week’s rep count, it’s … [Read more...] about Giants vs. Texans: 10 players on offense fans can’t wait to watch this week
Game 119 Thread. August 14, 2024, 5:50 CT. Astros @ Rays
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Ronel Blanco goes for the sweep over the Rays and the Astros’ eighth straight win. … [Read more...] about Game 119 Thread. August 14, 2024, 5:50 CT. Astros @ Rays
Schwarber’s grand slam lifts slumping Phillies to needed 9-5 win over Marlins
Kyle Schwarber hit his seventh career grand slam, shaking the Philadelphia Phillies out of their mid-summer malaise and leading them to a 9-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. Alec Bohm added an RBI single and J.T. Realmuto bust the game open with two-RBI double in the seventh for a 9-5 lead. Jonah Bride hit a three-run homer off Phillies starter Tyler Phillips in … [Read more...] about Schwarber’s grand slam lifts slumping Phillies to needed 9-5 win over Marlins