Astros seek more offense vs. Tyler Mahle, Rangers

May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (51) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Houston Astros have been good enough offensively for one inning over the past two games, allowing them to pull even at the midway…

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Surging Rangers turn to Nathan Eovaldi against Astros

Apr 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Texas Rangers will look to build on their season-best winning streak when they host the Houston Astros on Friday in the second of…

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Versatile Royals vie for series victory versus Astros

May 8, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) react after a double play during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images The defensive play of the series opener on Monday undoubtedly came in…

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Framber Valdez, Astros aim to slow down surging Royals

May 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after throwing out Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Vinny Capra (not pictured) in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Kansas City Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha had allowed no more than three earned runs in any…

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Two early uprisings spark Royals to win over Astros

May 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Jonathan India (6) scores against the Houston Astros in the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Michael Massey homered to ignite a four-run second inning in support of right-hander Michael Wacha, who carried a shutout into the seventh inning of…

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Reds ride 10-run first inning to 13-9 win over Astros

May 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) reacts after a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Elly De La Cruz drove in four runs during a 10-run first inning as the visiting Cincinnati Reds rode that breakout…

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Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. gets death threats after loss

May 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) walks off the mound after a pitching change during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.’s rough outing on the mound on Saturday night turned uglier when…

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Lance McCullers Jr. back in the saddle for Astros vs. Reds

May 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Astros right-hander Hunter Brown fell just one out shy of logging at least six innings for the eighth time this season…

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