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Brewers try to hand Astros another loss Sat Aug  6 11:40:39 2011 EST
- With wins in nine of their last 10 games, the Milwaukee Brewers are asserting themselves as a first-place team in the NL Central. They take a three-game lead into tonight's contest against the team with the worst record in the majors -- the Houston Astros. Chris Narveson starts tonight for the Brewers. The lefty is 3-1 over his last seven starts and is coming off a no-decision to the Astros on Sunday when he faced tonight's starter for Houston -- Brett Myers. The Brewers won that game, 5-4, at
Brewers continue to roll with win over Houston Fri Aug  5 23:10:25 2011 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Brewers right-hander Yovani Gallardo beat J.A. Happ and the Houston Astros for the second time in seven days, pitching eight strong innings Friday night to lead Milwaukee to an 8-1 win in the opener of a three-game series. Gallardo (13-7) allowed one run on just four hits and a walk, striking out six. The 25-year-old right-hander yielded one unearned run in a 6-2 victory over Houston on Saturday that came in the middle of Milwaukee's three-game sweep. Indeed, the
Brewers starting to separate themselves in NL Central Fri Aug  5 13:17:50 2011 EST
oesn't faction." BULLPEN COSTING REDS IN NL CENTRAL RACE The Cincinnati Reds (54-57) have been one of a handful of teams in the thick of the National League Central race all season long. However, they lost this week's series to the last-place Houston Astros, whose lineup consisted mostly of rookies and minor league callups. Put simply, that cannot happen if the Reds have any intention of remaining in the playoff hunt. They entered Thursday's off day 7 1/2 games behind the first-place Milwaukee B
Division-leading Brewers visit Astros Fri Aug  5 10:46:24 2011 EST
ilwaukee doesn't seem to mind being in the midst of 18 consecutive games against National League Central opponents. The division-leading Brewers will try to maintain their edge in NL Central play when they open a three-game series against the Houston Astros tonight from Minute Maid Park. The Brewers are 8-1 so far on this stretch against Central foes and 28-18 in division action this season. They won a third straight series by taking two of three meetings versus St. Louis, including a 10-5 drubb
MLB elite separate themselves further Wed Aug  3 13:45:31 2011 EST
names, those players aren't the forces they once were. In addition to their need for another quality stick, the Phillies specifically needed a right-handed bat to better balance their lineup. So they went out and got one, by trading with the Houston Astros for Hunter Pence in exchange for a package of top-prospects. Pence brings a little bit of everything to the table -- he hits for average, power, has speed, and is a good defender -- and solidifies the Phillies as the best team in the majors.
Renteria's grand slam keys Cincy's win in Houston Tue Aug  2 22:46:39 2011 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Edgar Renteria supported a strong outing from Homer Bailey with a grand slam, as the Cincinnati Reds earned a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros. Bailey (6-5) allowed just one run on five hits over eight innings and scored a run, as the Reds pulled even in this three-game series. The ninth grand slam of Renteria's career highlighted a five-run fifth. Wandy Rodriguez (7-8) lasted just five innings, allowing all five runs on four hits and three walks. Luis Durango
Astros beat Reds in 10 innings Mon Aug  1 23:39:49 2011 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Jose Altuve knocked in the winning run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th, sending the Houston Astros to a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park. Humberto Quintero and pinch-hitter Angel Sanchez singled off Reds reliever Logan Ondrusek (4-4), and Brian Bogusevic was intentionally walked to put a runner at every base. Altuve grounded a ball to second baseman Brandon Phillips, but Reds catcher Ryan Ha
Braves turn to Jurrjens in opener with Nationals Mon Aug  1 10:43:15 2011 EST
e-game series with the Nationals at Nationals Park. The Braves, second in the National League's East Division to Philadelphia and in the early lead for the league's lone wild card berth, acquired All-Star center fielder Michael Bourn from the Houston Astros for outfielder Jordan Schafer and pitchers Juan Abreu, Paul Clemens and Brett Oberholtzer. The new acquisition couldn't prevent a loss on the field, however, as Ricky Nolasco pitched into the seventh inning to help Florida avoid the sweep wit
Arroyo tries to get untracked in Houston Mon Aug  1 10:41:07 2011 EST
starter Bronson Arroyo to get on board and he draws an opponent tonight that could serve as the perfect catalyst for a turnaround. Cincinnati looks to win four straight for the first time since mid-May, while Arroyo tries to defeat the rival Houston Astros for an eighth straight time this evening in the opener of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. The Reds seemed destined for a free fall after dropping four in a row to the New York Mets in the middle leg of a 10-game homestand as the Nati
Astros ship Bourn to Atlanta Sun Jul 31 12:46:27 2011 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros on Sunday traded center fielder Michael Bourn to the Atlanta Braves for a four-player package. Bourn hit .303 in 105 games for Houston this season. The 28-year-old leads the majors with 39 stolen bases. "It's definitely tough leaving Houston, my hometown," Bourn said. "But I understand the trade. I have the chance to be in a pennant race, so I'm happy about that. I want to say thanks to the Houston fans for their support. It was special to me to
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