Rangers 5, Astros 4, 10 innings

August 20th, 2009 Pudge back in starting lineup for Texas RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez is the starting lineup for the Texas Rangers, a day after rejoining his old team in a trade with Houston. The popular catcher nicknamed "Pudge" will hit eighth in Wednesday night's game against the Minnesota Twins.

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 28th, 2009 Cubs 5, Astros 1, 13 inningsNo outs when winning run scored. DP_Houston 2, Chicago 3.

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 25th, 2009 Royals 4, Astros 3, 11 inningsE_Pena Jr. (4), Berkman (4), Keppinger (3).

June 19th, 2009 Astros avoid sweep when Pence homers against TexasARLINGTON, Texas — Hunter Pence led off the eighth inning with a tiebreaking homer and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Thursday night to avoid a season sweep. Pence, who grew up in Arlington watching the Rangers play, hit the first pitch of the inning from Jason Jennings (2-2) over the center-field wall.

June 19th, 2009 No cheap seat for Bush at Rangers gameARLINGTON, Texas — Former President George W. Bush used to be able to sit in the cheap seats.

June 19th, 2009 Astros 5, Rangers 3E_Quintero (4). DP_Houston 3, Texas 1.

June 18th, 2009 Murphy's single in the 10th wins it for RangersARLINGTON, Texas — David Murphy hit a game-winning RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Wednesday night, taking advantage of two throwing errors by Ivan Rodriguez on the day he set the major league record for games caught. Rodriguez, who began his career at age 19 in 1991 and played 12 seasons in Texas, caught his 2,227th game to break Carlton Fisk's record.

June 18th, 2009 Bush being honored by Rangers with suiteARLINGTON, Texas — The owner's suite at Rangers Ballpark is being renamed in honor of former President George W. Bush. Bush is also the former managing general partner of the Rangers, a position he held from 1989-94 before being elected governor of Texas and later as the 43rd U.S.

June 18th, 2009 Rangers LHP Harrison goes from DL to the moundARLINGTON, Texas — Left-hander Matt Harrison is going straight from the disabled list to the pitcher's mound. The Texas Rangers have activated Harrison from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Wednesday night's game against the Houston Astros.

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 17th, 2009 Rangers 6, Astros 1DP_Texas 3. LOB_Houston 5, Texas 8.

June 12th, 2009 Astros 2, Cubs 1, 13 inningsTwo outs when winning run scored. E_A.Blanco (1).

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