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Urquidy dominates Red Sox in return from IL
A great way to start off a long series against a good opponent? Dropping double digit runs. The Houston Astros scored eleven runs in...

Andrew Carter
Jun 1, 20212 min read


Offensive explosion secures series win against A's
Another day, another series win. Houston continued their stretch of dominance on Thursday, taking down their division rivals in Oakland...

Andrew Carter
May 21, 20212 min read


Greinke, Gurriel impeccable against A's
How do you rebound from a tough loss the night prior? An old-fashioned thumping. After getting walked off by Oakland on Tuesday, Houston...

Andrew Carter
May 20, 20212 min read


Clutch eighth inning secures sweep of Rangers
Hard to imagine a better weekend for the Astros. A tight contest blew up in the eighth inning, as the Houston Astros rallied for four...

Andrew Carter
May 16, 20212 min read


'Stros walk off Rangers in wild extra-inning bout
The wildest game of the year (so far) fell in the Astros' favor. An eleven-inning showdown in the first of four games against the Texas...

Andrew Carter
May 14, 20213 min read


Astros get to Heaney, Angels early, take rubber match
After an intense pitchers' duel the previous night, the Astros apparently decided to win a ballgame in a more conventional way. Houston...

Andrew Carter
May 12, 20212 min read


McCullers Jr. out-duels Ohtani in gem against Angels
Going into Tuesday's game, all eyes were focused on full-time pitcher and hitter Shohei Ohtani. And while he was good, the guy pitching...

Andrew Carter
May 12, 20212 min read


Missed opportunities, bullpen woes plague 'Stros against Angels
Luis Garcia will have to wait a little longer for his first major league win. What felt like an easy Astros win quickly unraveled in the...

Andrew Carter
May 12, 20213 min read


Tucker takes off in Mother's Day win
Kyle Tucker had been struggling mightily heading into the Astros' rubber match with the Blue Jays. Turns out, all he needed was a kiss...

Andrew Carter
May 11, 20212 min read


Javier shaky, 'Stros drop middle game to Jays
Cristian Javier, who had thus far in the season been so fantastic on the mound, finally proved he was human on Saturday night, taking his...

Andrew Carter
May 9, 20212 min read


Urquidy, Gurriel dominate in Springer's return to Houston
Emotions were plentiful in Houston's opening game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. The actual game itself, unfortunately, wasn't...

Andrew Carter
May 7, 20213 min read


Bats freeze in middle game loss to A's
Houston managed to scrounge up only two runs in eight hits, and left 18 men on base in their first home loss of the year, a 6-2 defeat at...

Andrew Carter
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Correa, 'Stros Shine in victorious home opener
For as fun as the road trip was, the Astros probably enjoy the home crowd more. That sentiment held true on Thursday night. In their...

Andrew Carter
Apr 9, 20212 min read


Clutch Correa blast gives Astros win in getaway game
Contract Correa has officially arrived. Shortstop Carlos Correa's clutch two-run home run in the ninth inning proved to be enough to push...

Andrew Carter
Apr 8, 20212 min read


Shaky eighth versus Angels hands Astros first loss of 2021
Thus, the dream of 162-0 dies. A tight contest in the first of two games Houston will play against the Los Angeles Angels ended in a loss...

Andrew Carter
Apr 8, 20212 min read


Astros complete Opening Weekend with historic sweep of A's
Rookie outfielder Chas McCormick put the Astros' opening series against the Oakland A's in the most simple terms. "Honestly, we crushed...

Andrew Carter
Apr 6, 20212 min read


Álvarez powers Astros to third straight victory, series win in Oakland
The Astros continue to roll in their opponent's home. Houston scored nine runs for the second straight game on Saturday afternoon,...

Andrew Carter
Apr 3, 20212 min read


Altuve, Gurriel perfect in second win over Athletics
Another night, another explosive offensive performance. In their second game of the season, the Astros once again detonated on the...

Andrew Carter
Apr 3, 20212 min read


Greinke, Astros impeccable in Opening Day win
Amidst a shower of boos, jeers, and other such profanities, the Astros blocked out the noise the only way they knew how -- winning. In...

Andrew Carter
Apr 2, 20212 min read


3 Things on the Astros 2021 Wishlist
Major League Baseball's 2021 season is finally upon us, and the Astros, along with 29 other teams, will be taking the field for the first...

Andrew Carter
Apr 1, 20214 min read
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