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Jeremy Pena, Astros aim for fast start against Reds

May 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) hits a 3-run home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images With only 90 career walks in 1,842 plate appearances entering this season, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena seemed an unlikely candidate to…

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Astros look to end road struggles at Brewers

Apr 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images The road-weary Houston Astros will turn to left-hander Framber Valdez as they try to salvage the final game of the three-game…

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White Sox’s Jonathan Cannon hopes to slow Astros again

Apr 26, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon (48) throws a pitch against the Athletics in the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Chicago White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon stymied the Houston Astros last June, falling one out short of a shutout in only his…

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Surging Tigers take aim at Astros to open 10-game trek

Apr 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) delivers a pitch against Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal validated his reputation as the top pitcher in the American League and anchored a 7-0 victory over the Baltimore…

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Royals face Astros in duel of struggling pitchers

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Two veteran starters who have gotten off to sluggish starts this season are set to take the mound Saturday night when the Kansas City…

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Hunter Brown stars again as Astros blank Jays

Apr 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 24 and the Houston Astros parlayed a four-run fifth inning into a 7-0…

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MLB roundup: Hunter Brown, Astros shut down Blue Jays

Apr 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) reacts after a strikeout against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 24 and the Houston Astros parlayed a four-run fifth inning into a…

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