Rick Eymer, Associated Press Updated 6:36 pm CDT, Sunday, August 19, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Ben Margot, AP Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado, right, celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Emilio Pagan in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. less Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado, right, celebrates with Alex … [Read more...] about Verlander 200th W, Astros 5 HRs, top A’s 9-4 to avoid sweep
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Astros take back first, give Justin Verlander 200th win
By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle Updated 6:20 pm CDT, Sunday, August 19, 2018 Photo: Ben Margot, Associated Press Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado, right, celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Emilio Pagan in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado, right, celebrates with Alex... OAKLAND, Calif. — He tugged a towel draped around his neck and paced the dugout while a milestone stood in peril. The go-ahead run standing at second base inside Oakland Coliseum was Justin Verlander's responsibility. Marcus Semien coaxed a five-pitch walk against Brad Peacock to fill the bases. Verlander walked among his teammates. Mark Canha strode to the plate. Peacock paced the mound, met by catcher Martin Maldonado — two men tasked with protecting a luxury Verlander so rarely … [Read more...] about Astros take back first, give Justin Verlander 200th win
Astros’ Jake Marisnick progressing quickly through rehab on injured groin
By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle Published 3:06 pm CDT, Sunday, August 19, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 Assistant trainer Scott Barringer assists Jake Marisnick (6) who was injured after hitting a double during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Friday, August 10, 2018, in Houston. Assistant trainer Scott Barringer assists Jake Marisnick (6) who was injured after hitting a double during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Friday, August 10, 2018, in Houston. Photo: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle … [Read more...] about Astros’ Jake Marisnick progressing quickly through rehab on injured groin
A’s eye sweep in finale against Astros; Joyce eyes rehab assignment
By Alex Hall Special to S.F. Examiner OAKLAND — The Oakland Athletics lost eight of the first nine games they played against the Houston Astros this season, but they’ve flipped the script since then. The A’s took three of four meetings on the road in July, and on Sunday they’ll look to complete a three-game sweep at home. The winner of this series finale will take sole possession of first place in the AL West. Don’t expect those high stakes to affect how the A’s go about their business, though, as they know there’s still a long way to go with 39 games remaining in the season. “There’s no pause because of where we are, but there’s a good feeling because of it,” said Oakland manager Bob Melvin. “I know our guys feel good about it. There’s a lot of games left to play, but to this point we feel good.” Sunday’s game will feature a marquee pitching matchup between Sean Manaea and Justin Verlander. The … [Read more...] about A’s eye sweep in finale against Astros; Joyce eyes rehab assignment
Astros’ Josh Reddick clarifies comments regarding Oakland A’s
By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle Published 1:57 pm CDT, Sunday, August 19, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 Josh Reddick (22) of the Houston Astros reacts as he struck out to end a MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Houston. Josh Reddick (22) of the Houston Astros reacts as he struck out to end a MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Houston. Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle Image 2 of 5 Astros outfielder Josh Reddick watches his RBI single against … [Read more...] about Astros’ Josh Reddick clarifies comments regarding Oakland A’s