Feliz hits slam to back Happ, Phillies beat Astros 7-4 to trim magic number to 2September 30th, 2009 Feliz, Happ help Phillies reduce magic numberPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Feliz hit a grand slam, J.A. Happ pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies moved closer toward clinching their third straight NL East title with a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Bourn scores twice to lead Astros to 4-3 win over PhilliesSeptember 6th, 2009 Norris, Bourn help Astros beat PhilliesHOUSTON — Rookie Bud Norris pitched six efficient innings for his first win in a month and Carlos Lee had a two-run single in the Houston Astros' 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Michael Bourn stole two bases and scored twice for the Astros, who have won seven of their last eight home games.
Kaz Matsui's bases-loaded single wins it in 9th for Astros, 5-4 over PhilliesSeptember 5th, 2009 Matsui singles home winning run for AstrosHOUSTON — Kaz Matsui's bases-loaded single drove in two runs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. With one out, Geoff Blum walked and Chris Coste singled before Jason Michaels walked to load the bases.
Diamondbacks claim RHP Kevin Mulvey on waivers from MinnesotaSeptember 1st, 2009 Diamondbacks claim Minnesota RHP Kevin MulveyPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Mulvey off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. The Twins got cash from Arizona in return Tuesday.
Carlos Lee continues his power surge at Wrigley Field in Houston's 5-3 win over the CubsSeptember 1st, 2009 Lee homers drives in four, leads Astros over CubsCHICAGO — Carlos Lee hit a two-run home run and drove in four runs, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Lee has hit 20 of his 31 homers against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Jets claim P Glenn Pakulak off waivers from Saints, cut Parrish, MaugaAugust 29th, 2009 Jets claim P Pakulak off waivers, cut 2 othersFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have claimed punter Glenn Pakulak off waivers from New Orleans, and waived punter Ken Parrish and linebacker Josh Mauga.
Astros rally against Cardinals' bullpen, avoid sweep with 4-3 victoryAugust 28th, 2009 Keppinger homers, Astros beat Cardinals 4-3ST. LOUIS — Jeff Keppinger hit a tiebreaking homer with two out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the St.
Orioles claim RHP Lambert off waivers; 26-year-old made 2 appearances with DetroitAugust 20th, 2009 Orioles claim RHP Lambert off waivers from TigersDETROIT — The Baltimore Orioles have claimed right-handed pitcher Chris Lambert off waivers from Detroit. Lambert went to the Orioles on Thursday.
Brewers 12, Astros 5August 9th, 2009 Brewers 12, Astros 5
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Milwaukee 125 001 201—12Houston 010 012 100— 5E_F.Lopez (11), Bazardo (1), Coste (1). DP_Milwaukee 1, Houston 1.
Astros 5, Mets 4July 25th, 2009 Astros 5, Mets 4E_Berroa (1). DP_New York 1, Houston 3.
Astros option INF Matt to Triple-A to make room for C Chris CosteJuly 11th, 2009 Astros option INF Kata to minorsHOUSTON — The Houston Astros have optioned infielder Matt Kata to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for catcher Chris Coste, who was acquired off waivers from Philadelphia. Coste, 36, who was claimed on Friday, is due to join the Astros on Saturday.
Blum drives home winning run to lift Astros to 6-5 win over NationalsJuly 11th, 2009 Astros beat Nationals 6-5HOUSTON — Geoff Blum drove in Miguel Tejada with a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros rallied after Roy Oswalt was injured to beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday night. Blum drove in the winning run in the Astros' last at-bat for the third time this season — he did it in consecutive games against the Chicago Cubs in June.
Astros claim INF German Duran off waivers from Texas RangersJuly 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.
Jets claim wide receiver Mario Urrutia off waivers from BengalsJune 26th, 2009 Jets claim WR Mario Urrutia off waiversFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have claimed wide receiver Mario Urrutia off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals.
Phillies 6, Mets 3, 10 inningsJune 12th, 2009 Phillies 6, Mets 3, 10 inningsE_D.Wright (9). DP_Philadelphia 1.