Brandon Lyon News

The Astros capped a great homestand with a sweep of the Cubs on a 5-1 victory tonight.

Admit it, coming into the season we all knew Brandon Lyon would end up released or dealt for cash at some point during the season.

The Astros didn't have to dig too deep to get back on even footing in the Lone Star Series.

The Houston Astros will close out a successful nine-game homestand tonight against the Miami Marlins in the finale of a three-game set from Minute Maid Park.

The Astros have won five of six and pulled themselves up to third in the NL Central.

If I gave you the option to read a recap of today's game or to go frog hunting, you'd probably go frog hunting when all's said and done.

The Cardinals having been embarrassed Saturday decided to turn the tables and embarrass the Astros .

That's not intentional, that is. Which is a good thing. Jose Altuve, who I have been bragging on, gave up 2 runs on an absolutely fer SHER double play and he flew into one And Schafer's on-base streak is now up to 21 games.

It had been announced prior to Kyle Weiland going on the disabled list that Wandy Rodriguez would start Friday on regular rest.