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Berkman homers in ninth to send Astros past Cardinals Fri Aug 29 23:05:16 2008 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Lance Berkman's game-ending home run in the ninth propelled the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park. With one out and Russ Springer (2-1) on the mound, Berkman ripped a 2-0 fastball that went just foul in right field. However, he slammed the next pitch over the left field wall for the win. David Newhan hit a two-run home run while Doug Brocail (6-5) got the win for pitching a scoreless nint
Astros extend P Moehler, OF Erstad Fri Aug 29 21:28:20 2008 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros signed outfielder Darin Erstad to a one-year, $1.75-million contract extension and right-handed pitcher Brian Moehler to a one-year, $2.3-million contract extension on Friday. The one-year extensions for both players are for the 2009 season, and both have additional bonuses. Moehler's deal includes an option for the 2010 season. "Both Darin Erstad and Brian Moehler are excellent veteran leaders who have performed very well for our ballclub this
Oswalt strong again as Astros top Reds Wed Aug 27 23:17:16 2008 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Roy Oswalt continued his mastery of the Reds with seven strong innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over Cincinnati at Minute Maid Park. Oswalt (12-9) allowed one run on five hits with three strikeouts for the Astros, who evened this three-game series and in the process snapped a two- game skid. Oswalt improved to an incredible 22-1 in his career against the Reds, including a 3-0 mark this season. Hunter Pence and Ty Wigginton both hit a two-run homer a
Mets turn to Pelfrey in key finale with Astros Mon Aug 25 11:23:48 2008 EST
ast heading into their two-game showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday. First things first, though, as New York turns to Pelfrey to snap a two-game losing streak in the finale of its four-game series with the Houston Astros at Shea Stadium. The Mets saw their division lead dwindle to a half-game on Sunday, as Brad Ausmus and Darin Erstad each homered in the 10th inning to give Houston a 6-4 win. Ausmus had just one home run coming into the game, and Erstad had h
Astros, Mets resume series at Shea Sun Aug 24 11:49:33 2008 EST
ts Network) - 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 continue a four-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 clash. 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
Astros, Mets wrap up series at Shea Sun Aug 24 11:08:04 2008 EST
ts Network) - 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 co
Berkman powers Astros past Mets Sun Aug 24 00:41:54 2008 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - 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
Giants hope Zito can keep them in win column against Friars Sat Aug 23 10:54:59 2008 EST
e 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 th
Maine hopes to keep Mets rolling against Houston Sat Aug 23 10:42:55 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - 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
Santana, Mets blank Astros Fri Aug 22 21:57:13 2008 EST
ing, NY (Sports Network) - 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.
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