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Verlander dominates Twins in Astros’ 7-1 win
HOUSTON (AP) — Watching Wade Miley go right at the Minnesota Twins’ lineup the night before inspired Justin Verlander. The right-hander followed suit and pitched eight dominant innings, and Carlos Correa, Michael Brantley and Josh…
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LEADING OFF: Guerrero to majors; Gonzalez back to Brewers
A look at what’s happening around the majors today. VLADDY TIME Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to make his much-anticipated major league debut. The Toronto Blue Jays will promote their promising slugger before Friday’s game…
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Altuve, Bregman help Astros rally for 10-4 win over Twins
HOUSTON (AP) — After losing three straight games following tough first innings by his starters, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch thought his team was in for another long night on Tuesday after Wade Miley allowed…
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Polanco has 4 hits, 4 RBIs in Twins’ 9-5 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — After Jorge Polanco’s start to the season, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is running out of things to say about his young shortstop. Polanco had four hits, including a two-run homer, and drove…
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Gallo gets 1st sac fly, Rangers hold on to beat Astros 11-10
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joey Gallo’s first sacrifice fly in more than 1,300 plate appearances for his career helped Shelby Miller get his first big league win in two years. The problem for the Texas…
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Gallo goes deep again in Rangers’ 9-4 win over Astros, Cole
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joey Gallo hit another long home run for the Rangers, and that was only part of what made for another frustrating start for Houston Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole against Texas. Cole…
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Verlander, Astros win 7-2 at Rangers after 2 quick homers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered on consecutive fastballs for the Houston Astros before the game’s first out, giving Justin Verlander a three-run lead before he even took the mound. Add…
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LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Rays at opposite ends, Sabathia sharp
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: EARLY TEST Off to the best start in baseball, Kevin Kiermaier and the Tampa Bay Rays host the wobbling Red Sox. Boston is just 6-13, and…
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Montas pitches A’s past Houston to end Astros streak
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Frankie Montas spent too much time pitching from behind in his first start against Houston nearly two weeks ago. Given another chance, Oakland’s rookie right-hander flipped the script and maintained the…
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Alex Bregman’s grand slam highlights Astros slugfest
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Collin McHugh has had a few close calls on the mound — nothing like this line drive he somehow dodged with an acrobatic maneuver that allowed the Astros to turn a…
1 week ago