Mets 4, Astros 0October 4th, 2009 Mets 4, Astros 0
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All-Stars Carlos Beltran, David Wright miss penultimate game of New York Mets' seasonOctober 3rd, 2009 Mets' Beltran, Wright sit out against AstrosNEW YORK — All-Stars Carlos Beltran and David Wright are expected to play in the New York Mets' season finale after resting during Saturday's 5-1 victory against the Houston Astros. Beltran was scratched because he was feeling ill and the club decided against playing him in the day game after he went 0 for 4 in a 7-1 victory Friday night.
McGehee singles in winning run as Brewers beat Astros 3-2September 18th, 2009 McGehee lifts Brewers over Astros 3-2MILWAUKEE — Casey McGehee singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Astros 3-2 on Friday night, sending Houston to its fifth straight loss. With one out in the eighth, Astros manager Cecil Cooper brought in left-hander Wesley Wright (3-4) to face the left-handed batting Fielder.
Randy Wells becomes first Cubs rookie since Kerry Wood in 1998 to win 10 games, beats AstrosSeptember 1st, 2009 Wells shuts down Astros, leads Cubs to 4-1CHICAGO — Randy Wells became the first Cubs rookie in 11 years to reach 10 wins with another strong outing against the Houston Astros, and Milton Bradley homered in Chicago's 4-1 victory Tuesday night. In his previous two starts against Houston, Wells (10-7) pitched 14 scoreless innings.
Houston Astros put 3B Aaron Boone back on active roster, 5 months after open-heart surgerySeptember 1st, 2009 Astros activate Boone 5 months after heart surgeryCHICAGO — Aaron Boone returned to the major leagues Tuesday, rejoining the Houston Astros just five months after having open-heart surgery. The 36-year-old third baseman was activated off the disabled list.
4 more hits from Matt Holliday help Cardinals beat Astros 4-3August 1st, 2009 Holliday paces Cardinals' 4-3 win over AstrosST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday had four hits for the second time in his eight games with the St.
Astros reliever Wright OK; Oswalt heads to Houston for back examJuly 29th, 2009 Astros reliever back from hospitalCHICAGO — Houston Astros reliever Wesley Wright was out of the hospital Wednesday after being treated the previous night for dehydration. Wright had to take the mound in the second inning of Houston's 11-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs after Astros ace Roy Oswalt hurt his lower back.
Oswalt goes down with back injury, but Astros use 11 runs and 17 hits to beat Cubs 11-6July 29th, 2009 Roy Oswalt hurt in Astros 11-6 win over CubsCHICAGO — With ace Roy Oswalt's status uncertain because of an injury, Miguel Tejada and the Houston Astros found little joy in their decisive victory over the rival Cubs. Geoff Blum hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and Tejada connected and had a season-high five RBIs, helping the Astros overcome an early exit for Oswalt because of a strained back to beat Chicago 11-6 on Tuesday night.
Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves game against Cubs in second inningJuly 29th, 2009 Oswalt leaves game against Cubs in second inningCHICAGO — Houston Astros right-hander Roy Oswalt left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning because of a left lower back strain. Oswalt pitched a scoreless first inning then struck out the first two batters he faced in the second.
Minnesota reliever Jose Mijares taken to hospital after feeling ill in bullpenJuly 27th, 2009 Twins reliever Mijares feels ill, goes to hospitalANAHEIM, Calif. — Minnesota Twins reliever Jose Mijares has been taken to a hospital after feeling ill.
Astros spoil Ramirez's return to Dodger Stadium with 3-0 victory over LAJuly 17th, 2009 LOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez was little help for Los Angeles in his first game at Dodger Stadium since his 50-game suspension ended as Wandy Rodriguez combined with four relievers on an eight-hitter in the Houston Astros' 3-0 victory Thursday night. Back in Mannywood, Ramirez went 1 for 4 with two strikeouts while being welcomed with cheers, chants of his name and camera flashes that sparkled around the stadium.
Serbia: Australian athlete diagnosed with swine flu at World University GamesJuly 2nd, 2009 Australian athlete diagnosed with swine fluBELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian health authorities have diagnosed an Australian athlete with swine flu at the World University Games. Health official Predrag Kon said Thursday the unidentified Australian has been hospitalized in Belgrade's military hospital.
Astros rookie pitcher Paulino shines as Houston beats Detroit 8-1June 28th, 2009 Paulino leads Astros over Tigers 8-1HOUSTON — Rookie right-hander Felipe Paulino pitched seven solid innings and the Houston Astros used a five-run third to pull away from the Detroit Tigers for an 8-1 victory Saturday night. It was Houston's third straight win and gave the Astros the series victory in this interleague matchup which ends Sunday.
UConn men's basketball coach collapses after breaking ribs during charity bike raceJune 14th, 2009 UConn coach collapses after charity bike raceHARTFORD, Conn. — UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun has been hospitalized after he collapsed following a 50-mile charity bicycle ride during which he fell and broke five ribs.
UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun released from hospital a day after bicycle accidentJune 14th, 2009 Calhoun released from hospital after bike accidentHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is out of the hospital, a day after breaking five ribs in a bicycle accident.