Jon Singleton slugs 8th homer of rookie season
Jon Singleton hit a two-run home run to left in the fifth inning to become the first Astros rookie first baseman to collect eight home runs in a season since Jeff Bagwell had 14 as a rookie in 1991....
View ArticleScouting report: Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
Three things to watch against the A’s. 1. Astros All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve leads the majors with a career-high 178 hits. He will try to continue his march toward Craig Biggio’s franchise...
View ArticleAfter Qualls implodes, Astros’ rally in bottom of 9th comes up short against A’s
By Kristie Rieken Associated Press Box score The Oakland Athletics have rallied to win game after game this season after trailing late. So it was no surprise that they did it again on Wednesday night...
View ArticleCarter continues torrid run as Astros rally past Athletics
Box score Those who follow the Astros online may have seen Chris Carter called “Trogdor” at some point. It’s a reference to an online animated cartoon series, Homestar Runner, and a dragon by that name...
View ArticleFeldman, bullpen can’t close out Lowrie, Athletics
Box score OAKLAND, Calif. — When a nemesis becomes a conqueror, there are few other ways to say it. “In the words of Pedro Martinez, in 2014 the Oakland A’s are my daddy,” Astros closer Chad Qualls...
View ArticleJose Altuve menaces A’s while George Springer shows signs of breaking out
OAKLAND, Calif. — If there’s one thing about his hometown of Houston that A’s pitcher Scott Kazmir should not like, it might be Jose Altuve. The Astros second baseman continued to be a menace to the...
View ArticleAstros report: Pat Neshek’s April a matter of perspective
OAKLAND, Calif. — Astros reliever Pat Neshek has had a funny April. “It’s like a Jekyll and Hyde,” Neshek said. “I feel like I’m dominating every single time except with the exception of last night and...
View ArticleScott Kazmir named American League Pitcher of the Month after dominant July run
ARLINGTON — Astros lefthander Scott Kazmir, who threw 142⁄3 scoreless innings in his two starts since being acquired from the Athletics on July 23, was named the American League Pitcher of the Month...
View ArticleAstros manager A.J. Hinch announces pitching plans for series against Athletics
ARLINGTON — Astros manager A.J. Hinch has lined up his rotation for the four-game series against the Athletics. Righthander Scott Feldman (4-5, 4.58 ERA) will start against righthander Aaron Brooks...
View ArticleHinch will use Marisnick where his range is most effective
OAKLAND, Calif. — Carlos Gomez’s presence in center field means Jake Marisnick is going to man the biggest corner, depending on the ballpark. At the A’s O.co Coliseum, that’s left field. In other...
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