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Bourn's big night sets up Blum's walk-off
Lance Berkman anointed teammate Michael Bourn as the Astros' Most Valuable Player for the first half of the season prior to Friday's game, and the speedy center fielder helped justify his case with his performance against Washington.
Berkman's 3-run HR helps Astros beat Nationals after losing completion of suspended game
Lance Berkman's three-run homer was one of 16 hits used by the Houston Astros in a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.
Rodriguez, Astros shut down Pirates
Well over 100 pitches after eight innings, Wandy Rodriguez was determined to stay on the mound.
Walks, error cost Astros against Bucs
Manager Cecil Cooper called the Astros' quest to reach .500 for the first time since being 1-1 a "long climb up a mountain" earlier this week.
Tejada, Pence selected as NL All-Star reserves
Miguel Tejada was able to take only a few steps inside the visitor's clubhouse at AT&T Park on Sunday morning before he was met by teammate Hunter Pence, who gave him a congratulatory hug.
Astros Notes: Backe waived; Hampton back in rotation
Brandon Backe will try to catch on with another team. He declined an offer by the Astros to pitch in the minor leagues and was placed on waivers .
Within Striking Distance: Houston Astros Look To Stay in NL Central Race
At the beginning of the season, nobody really expected the Astros to be where they are right now.
After lengthy bee delay, Astros beat Padres 7-2
Other than 2,000 bees stopping play for 52 minutes in the top of the ninth inning, it was like any other major league baseball game.
Astros' six-run fourth sinks Padres
San Diego starting pitcher Walter Silva surrendered six runs, three earned, on Wednesday in the fourth inning of the Padres' 7-1 loss to the Astros at PETCO Park.
Bullpen lets Hampton's win slip away
The Astros' bullpen, which has been one of the team's bright spots for more than a month, suffered a rare meltdown Tuesday night against the Padres.
Roy Oswalt went the distance, giving up one run on two hits Monday, and the Houston Astros beat San Diego 3-1. Oswalt , who has 17 career complete games, also had two of the Astros' nine hits.
Berkman and Bourn homer to lead Astros past Twins
The Houston Astros haven't had a lot of luck when trailing late in games this year.
Paulino dominates Tigers in DL return
Kazuo Matsui drove in two runs and scored twice, and starter Felipe Paulino set career highs for strikeouts and innings pitched in a game to lead the Astros over the Detroit Tigers, 8-1, on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.
Smoltz positive after loss to Nats
WASHINGTON - Time "absolutely stood still" for John Smoltz as game time approached.
Berkman passes 1,000 RBIs with tater
Lance Berkman's 13th home run of the season catapulted him into an exclusive company of Astros players on Thursday.
Greinke gives Astros the silent treatment Royals ace turns in 8 solid ...
Tuesday: Royals 2, Astros 1. Record: 32-36. Today: Royals at Minute Maid Park, 7:05 p.m. Pitchers: Roy Oswalt at Luke Hochevar .
Royals hold on for 2-1 victory over Astros
It didn't figure to be easy, did it? Not after five straight blowout losses. Not even with Zack Greinke working eight strong innings, and a healthy Joakim Soria available in the ninth.
Astros notes: Despite recent skid, Houston has hope
First, Astros fans, the bad news. The Astros have lost three of their last four games, four of their last seven and they're stuck at the bottom of the National League Central Division.
Berkman, Bourn burn Twins as Astros win
MINNEAPOLIS - Lance Berkman and Michael Bourn homered, leading Brian Moehler and the Houston Astros over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Saturday night.
Slowey earns 10th win as Twins beat Astros
Kevin Slowey hurled six innings of one-run ball to become just the second 10-game winner in baseball this year, as the Twins began a three-game interleague set against the Astros with a 5-2 win.