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Rockets pummel Lakers behind vintage Harden performance
With Russell Westbrook out for the night with soreness, it would be up to the rest of the Rockets to pick up the slack for the former...

Andrew Carter
Aug 6, 20202 min read
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Bullpen woes continue, 'Stros drop series to Arizona
After two games that featured explosive offensive showings at Chase Field, the offense came back down to earth in the series finale in...

Andrew Carter
Aug 6, 20202 min read
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Astros falter behind disastrous fourth inning
After awakening the bats last night, the Astros were keen on keeping up the good fortune at the plate. With a now league-leading tally of...

Andrew Carter
Aug 5, 20202 min read
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Bats explode, Javier deals as Astros win opener vs. Dbacks
You wouldn't think a team second in the league in runs scored per game would really need a big offensive showing. Despite the stats,...

Andrew Carter
Aug 4, 20202 min read
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Rockets struggle against Blazers, drop first game in bubble
Though the Trail Blazers are currently not in the playoff picture, and aren't necessarily in the same echelon as the Mavericks and Bucks,...

Andrew Carter
Aug 4, 20202 min read
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On Deck: What to look for during Astros/Diamondbacks
With one road series in the books, the Astros travel to Phoenix for a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks of the NL West....

Andrew Carter
Aug 4, 20203 min read
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What we learned from Astros/Angels
The Astros first road series was a rollercoaster of emotions, for players and fans alike. The first series away from Minute Maid Park...

Andrew Carter
Aug 3, 20203 min read
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Third time the charm for Astros in extras, take series with Angels
Through two games under the new extra inning rule, the Astros were struggling. Though it was likely an extension of their general hitting...

Andrew Carter
Aug 2, 20203 min read
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Springer heroics not enough as Astros drop second game with Angels
It was unknown how far Zack Greinke would go in his second start of the season. He had expressed anger with his 3.2 innings pitched...

Andrew Carter
Aug 1, 20203 min read
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Astros take road opener with win against Halos
After a sloppy and frustrating series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Astros were resolved to get back on the right track. A losing...

Andrew Carter
Jul 31, 20202 min read
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Rockets win wild shootout with Mavericks in season restart
It was a good thing to see Harden and the rest of the Rockets back on the court. After months of waiting and anticipation, fans were...

Andrew Carter
Jul 31, 20202 min read
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On Deck: What to look for during Astros/Angels
The Astros begin their first road trip of the season out west, starting their tour out west against the other Los Angeles team, the...

Andrew Carter
Jul 31, 20203 min read
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3 questions for the Rockets as season resumes
What seemed like an uncertainty not more than a few months ago has now turned into a reality -- basketball is finally back. The N.B.A....

Andrew Carter
Jul 30, 20205 min read
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What we learned from Astros/Dodgers
Unfortunately for the Astros, their second series of the season didn't go nearly as planned. Their sweep at the hands of the Dodgers...

Andrew Carter
Jul 30, 20204 min read
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Javier's gem wasted as Astros drop extra inning nail-biter
The Astros' first experience with the 2020 season's new extra innings rules did not go very well. Despite being handed a runner to start...

Andrew Carter
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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Eric Gordon injures ankle in scrimmage, out for 1-2 weeks
Rockets' guard Eric Gordon reportedly injured his left ankle in a scrimmage against the Boston Celtics last night, according to insiders....

Andrew Carter
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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Sloppy fifth inning spells doom for Astros against Dodgers
Coming into Tuesday's game against Los Angeles, everyone and their mother knew it would be an emotional game for both sides. The Dodgers'...

Andrew Carter
Jul 28, 20203 min read
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On Deck: What to look for during Astros/Dodgers
The Houston Astros passed their opening weekend test against the Seattle Mariners, taking three of four from their AL West rivals and...

Andrew Carter
Jul 28, 20204 min read
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What we learned from Astros/Mariners
Early-season overreactions are to baseball what mosquitoes are to Houston summers -- you'd like to go without them, yet they come all the...

Andrew Carter
Jul 28, 20204 min read
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Astros win opening series with Mariners behind surprise pitching performance
If you had 24 year-old right hander Brandon Bielak coming in and stabilizing an Astros pitching staff that's gone through as rough a...

Andrew Carter
Jul 27, 20202 min read
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