Category: Houston Astros

Cincinnati Reds

Astros try to beat Reds for first time since 2016

Through their eight-year run of dominance, the Houston Astros have had a kryptonite of sorts. The Cincinnati Reds have defeated the Astros seven straight times. Houston hasn’t beaten Cincinnati since 2016, the year before the first of its two World

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Cincinnati Reds

Reds end Astros’ five-game winning streak

Ty France went 4-for-4 with a double and Santiago Espinal continued his torrid post-All-Star break run with two hits and two RBIs, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 win over the visiting Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. The Reds

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Houston Astros

Astros return OF Chas McCormick to active roster

The American League West-leading Houston Astros placed outfielder Jake Meyers on the paternity list Monday and recalled Chas McCormick from Triple-A Sugar Land. McCormick had been optioned to Triple-A on Thursday with the team’s addition of the newly acquired Jason

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Cincinnati Reds

Heading in different directions, Astros, Reds begin series

The Houston Astros appear to be hitting their stride again as September starts and thoughts of the playoffs become more prominent among their players and coaches. The Cincinnati Reds are trying to cope with an overwhelming number of injuries to

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Houston Astros

Yordan Alvarez displays power as Astros sweep Royals

Yordan Alvarez produced the 21st multi-home run game of his career and his sixth this season and Ronel Blanco logged five scoreless innings as the Houston Astros completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals with a 7-2

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