Houston Astros News and Rumors
Astros club four homers, deal blow to BrewersBrian McTaggart, MLB.com Edgar Gonzalez submitted a solid effort and the Astros clubbed four homers -- two by Jason Castro -- in a 7-6 win over the playoff-hopeful Brewers on Friday at Miller Park. |
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Astros survive late rally by Brewers, win 7-6Sep 28, 2012
Justin Maxwell, who Monday became the first Astros player in 15 years to play all three outfield positions in the same game, did so again. The Astros went for defense late and survived a Matt Dominguez error in the ninth. |
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Braun joins select crowd by notching 40/30 seasonSep 28, 2012
Adam McCalvy, MLB.com With his steal of third base in the sixth inning of Friday's game vs. the Astros, Ryan Braun notched the 11th season of 40 home runs and 30 stolen bases in Major League history. |
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Braun, Axford treat Brewers fans to free ticketsSep 28, 2012
John Axford and Ryan Braun combined to foot the bill for 5,000 tickets to Sunday's game against the Astros. |
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Astros interim manager Tony DeFrancesco, ultimately a runner-up for the full-time position, said he looks forward to continuing in the organization after general manager Jeff Luhnow reiterated that he'd be offered a position. |
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Game to Remember: Craig BiggioSep 28, 2012
Brian McTaggart, MLB.com In his 20th and final season with the Astros, Craig Biggio collected his 3,000th career hit as part of a 5-for-6 game on June 28, 2007 at Minute Maid Park. |
