Astros 4, Rockies 1

October 9th, 2009 Former Washington manager to interview with AstrosHOUSTON — Former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta says he's been contacted by the Houston Astros about their managerial opening. "To interview with the Astros is very exciting," Acta told Houston television station KRIV on Friday.

October 9th, 2009 Washington manager to interview for Astros jobHOUSTON — Former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta says he's been contacted by the Houston Astros about their managerial opening. "To interview with the Astros is very exciting," Acta told Houston television station KRIV on Friday.

October 1st, 2009 Colo. Gov. declares 'Rocktober' after Rockies' winDENVER — Gov. Bill Ritter has made official what Colorado Rockies fans already decided: "Rocktober" has arrived.

September 1st, 2009 Rockies add Giambi, 3 others to active rosterDENVER — The Colorado Rockies have added former AL MVP Jason Giambi to the active roster. The Rockies on Tuesday also added right-hander Joel Peralta, left-hander Randy Flores and catcher Paul Phillips.

July 29th, 2009 Astros reliever Wright taken to hospitalCHICAGO — Astros reliever Wesley Wright was diagnosed with dehydration after being rushed to the hospital following Houston's 11-6 win over the Chicago Cubs. In a statement early Wednesday, the Astros said the symptoms are similar to those of an appendicitis.

July 2nd, 2009 Astros claim INF Duran off waiversSAN DIEGO — The Houston Astros have claimed infielder German Duran off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Duran, who had an appendectomy on June 11 and was placed on the disabled list, was claimed by the Astros on Wednesday.

June 17th, 2009 Astros activate Matsui off DL, put Blum on itARLINGTON, Texas — Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, and infielder Geoff Blum has been placed on the DL. The Astros made the move before Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers.

June 12th, 2009 Rockies win 8th in a row, beat Brewers 5-4MILWAUKEE — Aaron Cook pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies won their eighth straight game, holding off the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 Thursday for another sweep. Ian Stewart homered and scored three times for the Rockies.

June 5th, 2009 Rockies avert sweep by beating AstrosHOUSTON — Garrett Atkins broke out of a slump with two home runs and the Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game losing skid with a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Ryan Spilborghs and Brad Hawpe added solo homers and Jason Hammel pitched seven effective innings for the Rockies, who avoided a sweep and stopped Houston's four-game winning streak.

June 5th, 2009 Rockies 10, Astros 3E_Atkins (7). LOB_Colorado 7, Houston 8.

June 4th, 2009 Pence drives in three runs to lead AstrosHOUSTON — Hunter Pence had a solo homer and two RBI singles, and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Lance Berkman and Ivan Rodriguez also drove in runs for the Astros, who've won five of six overall and seven of their last eight games against Colorado.

June 4th, 2009 Astros 6, Rockies 4E_Jo.Peralta (1), Pence (1). DP_Colorado 1, Houston 2.

June 3rd, 2009 Tejada's homer lifts Astros over RockiesHOUSTON — Miguel Tejada hit a game-winning homer off Josh Fogg in the 11th inning to cap a three-RBI night and lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Tejada, the NL's leading hitter coming in with a .353 average, tied the game in the ninth with an RBI single off Huston Street.

June 3rd, 2009 Astros 3, Rockies 2, inningsOne out when winning run scored. E_Street (1).

June 2nd, 2009 Oswalt, Lee carry Astros past RockiesHOUSTON — Roy Oswalt had a season-high eight strikeouts, Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing skid at home with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Oswalt (2-2) improved to 7-1 in 10 career starts against Colorado.