Verlander, bullpen keep Phils hitless until 9th in 10-0 win
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and […]
Houston Astros
Nola’s perfect-game bid broken up in 7th by Astros’ Alvarez
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola allowed his first baserunner Monday night when Houston’s Yordan Alvarez singled with two outs in the […]
Pena homers, drives in 3 to lead Astros over Rays 3-1
By BEN DuBOSE HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Pena hit an early two-run homer and drove in an insurance run late, lifting the Houston Astros to […]
Javier throws 6 strong innings, AL-best Astros beat Rays 2-1
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings and Jake Meyers had two hits in the Houston Astros’ 2-1 victory over […]
Rays clinch AL wild-card spot; Astros get AL home-field edge
HOUSTON (AP) — Drew Rasmussen pitched seven effective innings and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a playoff spot for the fourth straight season, beating the […]
Astros lose 5-2 to Diamondbacks as Walker gets key hit
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros lost out on an opportunity to clinch the top seed in the AL when Christian Walker capped Arizona’s three-run […]