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Rockies continue home series with Astros Tue Aug 23 11:01:28 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Alex White makes his Colorado Rockies debut this evening when they continue a three-game set with the Houston Astros at Coors Field. White was acquired from Cleveland as part of the Ubaldo Jimenez deal last month, but had been on the disabled list since May 21 with soreness in his right middle finger. In three starts with the Tribe the first round pick was 1-0 with a 3.60 earned run average. "I want to have a quality start," said White, who will be making just the fourth star
Rockies take down Astros Mon Aug 22 23:54:51 2011 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Jhoulys Chacin pitched seven innings and his two-run double capped a six-run opening frame against Brett Myers, on the way to a 9-5 Colorado triumph over the Houston Astros in the opener of a three- game series. Carlos Gonzalez continued his hot hitting with a homer and three RBI for the Rockies, who have put together three straight wins for the first time since July 27-30. Chacin (10-10) gave up 11 hits, but just one run to win for only the second time in his last
Myers leads Astros into opener with Rockies Mon Aug 22 10:56:47 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Brett Myers goes after his first win in 12 starts this evening when the Houston Astros open a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Myers hasn't won since June 17 and is 0-6 in that span with a 4.69 earned run average. He didn't get a decision on Tuesday against Chicago, as he allowed four runs and six hits in seven innings of a 6-5 Astros win. Houston is 3-8 during Myers' winless streak. Myers could get himself untracked tonight, as he owns a perfect 7-
Astros send young P Lyles to Oklahoma City Sun Aug 21 15:18:55 2011 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros optioned pitcher Jordan Lyles to Oklahoma City on Sunday. The 20-year-old righty, the youngest player in the majors for most of the season, gave up just two unearned runs and seven hits over five innings on Saturday to get the win in a 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants. On the season, he is 2-7 with a 5.02 earned run average over 15 starts for the Astros. "To be clear, this is not a demotion," said Astros manager Ed Wade said. "We're ext
Astros hope to add to Giants' woes Sun Aug 21 10:40:07 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - The Houston Astros could be on their way to a 100-loss season, but they're giving San Francisco fits this weekend. The Astros will try to win five in a row for the first time since last August 22-26 when they go for a sweep of the playoff-contending Giants this afternoon at Minute Maid Park. The Giants have lost 16 of their last 22 games, including a 7-5 defeat last night. Despite the struggles, the Giants remained 2 1/2 games behind Arizona for first place in the NL West. No
Altuve hits inside-the-park homer, Astros down Giants Sat Aug 20 22:07:17 2011 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Jody Martinez hit a two-run home run and two- run double as the Houston Astros took a 7-5 win over the San Francisco Giants in the second of a three-game set. Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 with an inside-the-park home run, his first career round-tripper, for the Astros, who tied their season-high with their fourth straight win. Jordan Lyles (2-7) got the win as he gave up just two unearned runs on seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts over five innings. Houston
Rockies prospect White to make debut on Tuesday Sat Aug 20 19:02:39 2011 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Colorado right-handed pitching prospect Alex White is slated to make his Rockies debut this Tuesday. The club announced the move on Saturday, three days before White's anticipated turn against the Houston Astros. White will take the spot in the rotation vacated by Jason Hammel, who has struggled in that role in August and will be moved into the bullpen. Acquired in the July 30 deal from Cleveland in the Ubaldo Jimenez deal, the 27-year-old North Carolina native wen
Astros option Fulchino, recall Wright Sat Aug 20 17:06:33 2011 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros recalled pitcher Wesley Wright from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned Jeff Fulchino. Wright pitched in two games for Houston earlier in August and gave up one run over two innings. He is a four-year veteran in the majors, all with the Astros. Fulchino is 1-4 with a 5.18 earned run average over 36 appearances with the Astros this season.
D'Backs roll dice with Miley in Atlanta Sat Aug 20 11:05:20 2011 EST
g up four runs and seven hits in six innings of work. Justin Upton had two RBI and Kelly Johnson recorded three hits for Arizona, which remained 2 1/2 games ahead of San Francisco for the NL West lead. The Giants also lost Friday to the lowly Houston Astros. The D'Backs are 1-3 so far on a 10-game road trip which concludes next week with a three-game series in Washington. Atlanta appears headed for a postseason berth and sits seven games in front of San Francisco for the NL Wild Card lead. It ha
NL Central: Cardinals fading in playoff race Fri Aug 19 13:47:18 2011 EST
d him Friday. Hendry had held the position since July 5, 2002, and was the third longest-tenured GM in the National League. He was replaced on an interim basis by assistant GM Randy Bush. ASTROS HAVE REASON TO BE EXCITED ABOUT FUTURE With the Houston Astros continuing to boast the worst record in the majors at more than 40 games below .500 and counting, there isn't much else to do but look toward the future. And in the wake of some recent moves, that future is starting to look just a bit brighte
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