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| Astros, Mets wrap up series at Shea |
MLB Baseball |
08/24/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The New York Mets have passed virtually every test that's come their way over the past few weeks. The National League East leaders may be facing a tough challenge, however, when they wrap up a three-game series with the visiting Houston Astros this afternoon at Shea Stadium. The Astros will be sending out noted Met-killer Randy Wolf to the mound in today's rubber match. The veteran left-hander certainly hasn't had a strong season, as he's just 8-11 with a 4.81 earned run average competing |
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| Berkman powers Astros past Mets |
MLB Baseball |
08/24/2008 |
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| Flushing, NY (Best E Casino) - Lance Berkman went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, four RBI and two runs scored as the Houston Astros downed the New York Mets, 8-3, in the second of a four-game set from Shea Stadium. Miguel Tejada drove in a pair of runs while David Newhan hit a solo home run for the Astros, who had dropped three of four coming into the game. Brandon Backe (8-12) got the win as he gave up three runs on five hits in seven innings of work. "I kept them off balance," said Backe. "I watched w |
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| Giants hope Zito can keep them in win column against Friars |
MLB Baseball |
08/23/2008 |
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| ust five hits and two walks. Earlier this month, the quirky left-hander beat the Padres with eight scoreless frames in which he allowed only three hits. In between those two gems, Zito gave up 11 runs over 10 2/3 innings in losses to the Dodgers and Houston Astros. The three-time All-Star is 2-2 with a 3.05 ERA in eight lifetime appearances (7 starts) against San Diego, with that August 2 victory his only matchup with the Padres this year. With San Diego trading Greg Maddux to Los Angeles earlier in the week, |
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| Maine hopes to keep Mets rolling against Houston |
MLB Baseball |
08/23/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The National League's hottest team at the moment attempts to continue its sizzling recent play this evening at Shea Stadium, where the surging New York Mets host the Houston Astros for a second straight night. The Mets have vaulted to the top of the NL East standings by winning 10 of their last 11 games, including Friday's 3-0 blanking of the Astros in the opener of this three-game series. New York currently sports a 2 1/2-game advantage on rival Philadelphia for first place in the divisio |
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| Santana, Mets blank Astros |
MLB Baseball |
08/23/2008 |
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| Flushing, NY (Best E Casino) - Johan Santana continued to dominate with seven innings of shutout ball, while Brian Schneider had a two-run home run as the New York Mets continued a hot stretch with their 10th win in the last 11 games, besting the Houston Astros 3-0 in the opener of a four-game series. Santana (12-7) scattered eight hits while walking one and striking out five. The lefty is 5-0 over his last nine outings including his first shutout as a Met in his previous start Sunday at Pittsburgh. "This i |
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| Astros activate IF Castillo |
MLB Baseball |
08/22/2008 |
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| Flushing, NY (Best E Casino) - The Houston Astros added Jose Castillo to the active roster Friday and outrighted infielder J.R. House to Triple-A Round Rock. Castillo, a utility player with experience at second, short and third base, was claimed on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. The 27-year-old hit .244 with six home runs and 35 runs batted in over 112 games for the Giants this season. In five seasons with the Giants and Pirates, Castillo batted .253 with 39 homers and 216 RBI in 577 ca |
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| Mets host Astros, aim to keep up Amazin' run |
MLB Baseball |
08/22/2008 |
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| s heating up during the latter stages of the regular season, there is no better time than now for New York Mets ace Johan Santana to get on a roll. He leads the National League East-leading Mets tonight in the opener of a four-game series versus the Houston Astros at Shea Stadium. Santana had lost three straight starts to close out the month of June, but has since gone 4-0 with a 2.27 earned run average over his last nine outings. Santana tossed his first shutout as a Met in his latest start Sunday at Pittsbu |
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| Mets host Astros, aim to keep up 'Amazin run |
MLB Baseball |
08/22/2008 |
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| s heating up during the latter stages of the regular season, there is no better time than now for New York Mets ace Johan Santana to get on a roll. He leads the National League East-leading Mets tonight in the opener of a four-game series versus the Houston Astros at Shea Stadium. Santana had lost three straight starts to close out the month of June, but has since gone 4-0 with a 2.27 earned run average over his last nine outings. Santana tossed his first shutout as a Met in his latest start Sunday at Pittsbu |
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| Aiming for career-high 19th win, Webb takes on Padres |
MLB Baseball |
08/21/2008 |
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| when the NL West-leading Diamondbacks close out a three-game series versus the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. Webb has won five straight starts and is unbeaten over his previous 10 trips to the hill (7-0). He last pitched on August 15 against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, hurling eight innings of two-run ball in a 12-2 blowout. Webb, who has lasted at least six innings in 11 straight appearances, is 18-4 with a 2.85 earned run average in 26 starts this season. The right-hander posted a career-hig |
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| Hardy's homer helps Brewers slip past Houston |
MLB Baseball |
08/20/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (Best E Casino) - J.J. Hardy homered and Prince Fielder drove in two runs as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros, 5-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set at Miller Park. Hardy finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI, while Rickie Weeks worked three walks and scored three runs to give Milwaukee its third win in five games. Manny Parra (10-6) got his first win since July 20, going five innings and allowing two runs on six hits. The southpaw struck out two an |
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