Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Hader gave up four runs, surrendering a one run lead in the ninth. But the Rangers came back to beat the Mariners to bring the Astros magic number down to two with the Ms coming to town. The Astros were cruising. The AL West pennant was as good as flying in Minute Maid. Home runs by Jose Altuve (another 20-20 season for the future HOFer) and … [Read more...] about Hader Meltdown Keeps Mariners’ Hopes Alive: Angels Comeback Downs Astros 9-8
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White Sox lose 120th game to tie post-1900 record by the 1962 expansion New York Mets
The Chicago White Sox tied the post-1900 record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets when the San Diego Padres won 4-2 by rallying for three runs in the eighth inning, highlighted by Fernando Tatis Jr.’s towering home run. The White Sox had taken a 2-1 lead on home runs by Korey Lee and Miguel Vargas off Yu Darvish, but that lead quickly disappeared in the eighth. … [Read more...] about White Sox lose 120th game to tie post-1900 record by the 1962 expansion New York Mets
Texans fans vent frustration with early penalties against offensive line
One drive won’t define a game, but it certainly has factored into the Texans’ current score. The crowd noise at U.S. Bank Stadium definitely played a factor against Texans’ offense during the second quater. Ona third-and-4, C.J. Stroud looked to convert and get deeper into field goal range. A false start on Tytus Howard made it third-and-9. Before Stroud could call for the … [Read more...] about Texans fans vent frustration with early penalties against offensive line
Watch: Texans RB Cam Akers scores TD against Vikings
Cam Akers played six games with the Minnesota Vikings in 2023 before suffering a season-ending Achille tear. He never found the end zone while at U.S. Bank Stadium. That statement is now false, although Akers didn’t score in a Vikings uniform. The Houston Texans are on the board after a sluggish first half thanks to an 8-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud to Akers. Entering … [Read more...] about Watch: Texans RB Cam Akers scores TD against Vikings
Instant analysis: Texans struggle to find offensive consistency in loss to Vikings
This story was updated to add new information They don’t call it the Frozen Thundra for nothing. The Houston Texans’ offense remained cold as C.J. Stroud threw a pair of interceptions en route to a 34-7 loss against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Davis Mills replaced Stroud in the final five minutes to ensure he remained healthy for next week’s divisional matchup … [Read more...] about Instant analysis: Texans struggle to find offensive consistency in loss to Vikings