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Astros receive injury scare as 9-time All-Star Jose Altuve leaves game with right foot discomfort
The Houston Astros received an injury scare in Saturday night’s 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves when nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve was pulled after complaining of right foot discomfort
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Houston Astros' offense strikes early again in beating Atlanta Braves, keeping pace in AL West
Their offense struck early both nights. After the outburst backed a bullpen game in the opener, Houston sent Hunter Brown to the mound Saturday. Its co-ace bulled through an effective start, working into the seventh inning of a 6-2 win over the non-contending Braves.
Hurston Waldrep hopes to rebound with better command than his last outing and continue his breakout second half against an injury-riddled Astros lineup. Tonight’s game is at 7:15 PM ET and can be viewed on the normal platforms.
Hunter Brown gave up two runs in 6 2/3 innings and the Houston Astros jumped on Atlanta right-hander Bryce Elder early to beat the Braves 6-2.
Jose Altuve had singled in the top of the third inning Saturday before being removed on defense in the bottom half.
Jose Altuve has been the face of the Houston Astros franchise since he debuted for the organization 15 seasons ago in 2011.
Zach Cole hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, Jose Altuve hit his 25th homer of the season and the Houston Astros routed the Atlanta Braves 11-3.
The Astros have added Carlos Correa and Jesús Sánchez and seen return of Yordan Alvarez but offense has been inconsistent.
Houston Astros prospect Zach Cole surprisingly hits a home run on the very first pitch of his first career at-bat.
During Trammell’s at-bat in the bottom of the ninth against David Bednar, the Yankees noted there was “discoloration on the label” of Trammell’s bat.
The Houston Astros' offense entered Friday night's game at the Atlanta Braves in a serious rut. Rookie Zach Cole quickly proved to be the perfect spark plug for Joe Espada's club. Cole, a 25-year-old outfielder,