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| Astros try to extend streak over Reds |
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07/29/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Houston Astros will try to post their eighth straight win over the Cincinnati Reds tonight, when the two clubs resume a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Houston has won all three of its meetings with the Reds this year and seven straight dating back to last year. Overall, the Astros, who swept a quick two- game set in Cincinnati in late April, have won 15 of their last 19 against the Reds. Houston, though, will be facing the Reds hottest starter right now in Bronson Arroyo. The r |
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| Oswalt returns as Astros edge Reds |
MLB Baseball |
07/29/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - In his first start since July 12, Roy Oswalt continued his dominance of the Reds as the Houston Astros held off Cincinnati, 5-4, in the opener of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Oswalt (8-8) improved to 20-1 in his career (25 appearances, 23 starts) against the Reds as he went five innings and gave up four runs on seven hits along with a walk and five strikeouts. He has the best winning percentage (.952) all-time amongst pitchers with at least 20 career decisions again |
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| Astros expect Oswalt on hill vs. familiar Reds |
MLB Baseball |
07/28/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - Roy Oswalt is returning from the disabled list just in time to face his favorite opponent. Oswalt will attempt to win his fifth straight decision against the Reds, as the Houston Astros open a three-game series with Cincinnati tonight at Minute Maid Park. Oswalt is 19-1 with a 2.46 earned run average in 24 career tests versus the Reds, including 22 starts. He won his first 15 decisions against Cincinnati before taking a loss against the club on April 28, 2006. The right-hander has won four |
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| Blum's two homers power Astros past Brewers |
MLB Baseball |
07/27/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (Best E Casino) - Geoff Blum hit two home runs, driving in four, as the Houston Astros topped the Milwaukee Brewers, 11-6, in the rubber match of a three-game set at Miller Park. Brad Ausmus was 4-for-4 with two RBI singles and two runs scored while Miguel Tejada knocked in three with a pair of hits. Hunter Pence and Darin Erstad had a pair of hits and a pair of runs scored each for Houston. Ryan Braun was 3-for-5 with a home run while J.J. Hardy knocked in a pair of runs for Milwaukee. The Br |
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| Brewers close out set vs. Astros |
MLB Baseball |
07/27/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Milwaukee Brewers have battled their way to the top of the NL Central standings and will try to stay there today, when they wrap up a three-game series versus the Houston Astros at Miller Park. Milwaukee is tied with the Chicago Cubs atop the division standings thanks to nine wins over its last 10 games. After having their eight-game winning streak halted with Friday's 3-1 loss to the Astros in the series opener, the Brewers responded by recording a 6-4 triumph last night. Ryan Braun h |
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| Brewers send Bush to smother Astros |
MLB Baseball |
07/26/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - Dave Bush will try to start a new winning streak for the surging Milwaukee Brewers tonight, when they resume a three-game series versus the Houston Astros at Miller Park. Bush is 3-1 with a 1.75 earned run average over his last five starts for the Brewers, who had an eight-game winning streak come to an end with Friday's 3-1 setback in the series opener. With Chicago's loss last night, Milwaukee remained one game off the lead in the NL Central. Bush last toed the rubber on July 10 versus C |
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| Brewers host Astros, aim for ninth straight win |
MLB Baseball |
07/25/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball right now and will shoot for their ninth straight win tonight in the opener of a three-game series versus the Houston Astros at Miller Park. Milwaukee has ripped off eight straight wins to pull within one game of the Chicago Cubs for NL Central supremacy. It kept its winning ways intact with a four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, including a 4-3 triumph on Thursday in the series finale at Busch Stadium. Ryan Braun clubbed a two- |
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| Mientkiewicz, Pirates edge Astros |
MLB Baseball |
07/23/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - Doug Mientkiewicz went 4-for-4 with a pair of runs batted in, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won a wild, 8-7, decision over the Houston Astros in the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Jason Bay belted a two-run home run for the Pirates, who pulled off a sweep of Houston on the heels of a five-game losing streak. Xavier Nady and Freddy Sanchez each went 2-for-5, while Nate McLouth reached base three times and scored twice. Franquelis Osoria (4-3) tossed two perfect |
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| Pirates sink Astros ship |
MLB Baseball |
07/22/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - Paul Maholm threw eight strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates took an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros in the second of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park. Maholm (7-6) gave up five hits and one run with a walk and five strikeouts for the Pirates, who have won their last two on the heels of a five-game losing streak. Ryan Doumit hit a three-run home run while Freddy Sanchez added a solo home run and three runs scored. Hunter Pence and Ty Wigginton each drove in a run for th |
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| Astros acquire P Wolf from Padres |
MLB Baseball |
07/22/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - The Houston Astros have acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from the San Diego Padres in exchange for pitcher Chad Reineke, the club announced on Tuesday. "Randy is an experienced starter and a great competitor," said Wade. "We tried to sign him as a free agent during the offseason, but the chance for him to pitch close to home prevailed. I've known Randy since the day he signed his first professional contract, and I can say without hesitation that he brings every quality that you'd wa |
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