Michael A. Taylor’s homer lifts Pirates past Astros

Jul 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Ji Hwan Bae (3) is out after a play by Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton (28) at first base during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Michael A. Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs…

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Pirates, Paul Skenes to open series with host Astros

Jul 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Locked in a traffic jam of National League wild-card contenders, the Pittsburgh Pirates averted a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Arizona…

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Dodgers smash 3 HRs to take down Astros

Jul 28, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher River Ryan (77) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports James Outman, Gavin Lux and Teoscar Hernandez homered in support of rookie River Ryan, who excelled in his second career start…

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Astros bullpen making impact against Dodgers

Jul 26, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Tayler Scott (50) reacts after the final out during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports With five relievers combining to cover the final 14 outs of a 7-6, walk-off victory over the visiting…

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Hunter Brown, Astros attempt to cool Athletics’ bats

Jul 23, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (4) hits an RBI double during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Houston right-hander Hunter Brown will attempt to continue his career-long dominance of a team he might have trouble recognizing when the…

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Astros, Athletics each looking for more from their first basemen

Jun 9, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Aledmys Diaz (6) during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The spotlight will be on first base when the Houston Astros and host Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series on Tuesday night. On…

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Mariners overcome Yordan Alvarez’s cycle to beat Astros

Jul 21, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) rounds the bases after his solo home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: John Froschauer-USA TODAY Sports Jorge Polanco and Luke Raley hit home runs as the Seattle Mariners snapped a five-game skid and…

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