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Astros End Losing Streak
Astros End Losing Streak
Astros End Losing Streak
The Astros ended their team-record losing streak at 12 games, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 Sunday behind three hits and three RBIs from Marwin Gonzalez. Hours after Houston traded third baseman Chris Johnson to Arizona - the Astros' fifth deal of the month - Jordan Schafer homered and drove in three runs. ...
MLB: Astros Trade 3B Chris Johnson
MLB: Astros Trade 3B Chris Johnson
MLB: Astros Trade 3B Chris Johnson
The going-young Houston Astros traded third baseman Chris Johnson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor leaguers on Sunday.   Houston obtained infielder Bobby Borchering and outfielder Marc Krauss in the trade, Houston's fifth this month. Aft...
Astros Lose Franchise Record 12th Straight
Astros Lose Franchise Record 12th Straight
Astros Lose Franchise Record 12th Straight
Rod Barajas hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past Houston 4-3 on Saturday night, sending the Astros to their club-record 12th straight loss. Wandy Rodriguez pitched six innings in his Pittsburgh debut, allowing three runs and six hits with five walks against his former team...