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Astros Score Late Inning Runs To Blowout The Angels
“If you can win the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings, you have a chance to win the ballgame, and if you are behind you have a chance to get back in the ballgame,” Baker said after the game. “I have always managed that way and I always preach to the team to win the eighth and the ninth innings.”
M.A.S.H.: Texans Lose the Game and Key Players In the Loss to Philadelphia
From 1972 until 1983, CBS aired a television show based off of the 1968 novel written by Richard Hooker. M.A.S.H told the weekly stories about the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that was based out of Uijeonebu, South Korea during the Korean War. The soldiers stationed there were in charge of taking care of the wounded soldiers who were wounded during the battle.
Texans Training Camp Day One Takeaways
Sometimes you can look at a person and tell they are built to handle every situation and that will be exactly what the Texan have in safety Justin Reid.
Cousins and Rockets are set to part ways at some point this season according to reports
The Houston Rockets organization has been a standup franchise this NBA season. For a team that has been through a ton of adversity, they keep doing what’s best for the team and the players. On Saturday, it was reported that the Rockets and reserve center DeMarcus Cousins are set to part ways sometime this season and a transaction could happen before the NBA All-Star break which is set for the first weekend in March.
Watson Shines Bright Against The Patriots
Sometimes all you need in life is a little fresh air to help make things feel better. Well at least that is how the Houston Texans felt after they won their third game of the 2020 NFL season to improve to 3-7 against the New England Patriots by a score of 27-20. The Texans opened the retractable roof at NRG Stadium for the first time since November 30, 2014 and the Texans took full advantage of great football weather in Houston.
Three Is the Magic Number
Roughnecks stay undefeated by defeating the Vipers 34-27
You know every now and then I like to let you all in on just how old I am. Yes, I remember using a house phone, listening to a cassette tape, watching a VCR, and I even remember when Michael Jackson’s multi-platinum hit Thriller was first released. I wouldn’t say I was old, but it does take me a minute to get up and out of the bed nowadays.
Texas Southern Remains Optimistic After Tough Season Open Loss
After a heartbreaking 20-19 loss to open the season against Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern will enter the bye week looking to address some in-game mistakes that helped aid the Panthers in the Labor Day Classic at Prairie View this past Saturday. The Tigers (0-1) had a total of four turnovers (2 fumbles, 2 interceptions) with one fumble coming on the potential game winning drive that was recovered by the Panthers.
They Can’t Keep Getting Away
Astros drop second close game to Tampa to fall behind 2-0 in the 2020 ALCS
The Houston Astros find themselves in a very bad situation going into Tuesday’s Game 3 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays. Although this is a seven-game series, this is a “Must Win” game for Houston as they trail in the series 2-0.
Rocky Mountain High
Astros use a season high in runs and hits to defeat the Rockies
Sometimes all that is needed to get you going is a little fresh air. At least that’s what it took for the Houston Astros dangerous hitting lineup to get ignited. The Astros (14-10) had an offensive outburst to the tune of 13 runs and 20 hits at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado to defeat the Rockies (13-11) by a score of 13-6 for its seventh straight win and third win in as many days against Colorado.
Major Announcement
The Houston Roughnecks have exceeded all expectations in the XFL
Ok listen up because I have a major announcement to make. *Taps mic* “Football fans in the city of Houston and surrounding areas. The XFL Houston Roughnecks are good. I mean really good!” *Drops mic*
New Toys
Watson is excited about the new offensive weapons the Texans acquired in the off-season
This hasn’t been the typical off-season for Texans franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson. In the midst of dealing with a global pandemic caused by COVID-19 and pending contract negotiations, he learned his number one wideout for the last three years, DeAndre Hopkins, was traded to the Arizona Cardinals after a workout.
Wasted Opportunity
Bielak’s Major League starting debut lost after bullpen blows lead
PHOENIX, AZ- Astros rookie Brandon Bielak’s Major League career has truly had some highs and some lows. On last week the 24-year old right-handed pitcher earned his first Major League win against the Seattle Mariners and picked up another victory against the Los Angeles Angels. Both came in relief outings, but those performances were good enough to gain the confidence of manager Dusty Baker and he earned a spot in the starting rotation.
Astros Sweep Yankees In Doubleheader To Start The Second-Half Of The Season
Yet, the Astros have been the more dominant team since 2017 and showed it once again on Thursday at Minute Maid Park as they swept the Yankees in a doubleheader to start the second half of the season.
Houston Texans Donate $500,000 Toward Winter Storm Relief
The Houston Texans organization has always been there when Houstonians were in need and they have once again stepped up their relief efforts to be there for those in need. Janice S. McNair and the Houston Texans today announced a $500,000 donation to the Greater Houston/Harris County 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund.
The Shot Heard Around Houston
Bregman’s 100th career homerun leads Astros to victory over the Mariners
One day after having their 15-game winning streak snapped against divisional foe Seattle Mariners, the Houston Astros (3-1) got back to some familiar ground on Monday night and that is dominating the Mariners (1-3). Houston scored runs in three consecutive innings to defeat Seattle 8-5 and take the series 3-1.
Century Mark
Astros defeat the Rangers 3-2 to reach 100-wins for third straight year
It is not often a baseball fan gets to witness the team they cheer for get 100 wins in a season. On tonight, 38,417 fans did. The Astros (100-53) defeated the Texas Rangers (74-79) 3-2 behind a strong pitching performance from the Major League leader in strikeouts, Gerrit Cole (18-5). He also became the fastest pitcher in Astros history to reach 300 strikeouts in a season. The last pitchers to reach such an accomplishment were Mike Scott in 1986 (306) and J.R. Richards, who did it twice in 1978 (307) and 1979 (313).
Rockets Open Training Camp With Intensity
"Don’t leave until I say so,” a loud voice bellowed out from the other side of the court. All that could be heard from that point on were individuals trying to catch their breath as they prepared to make the quick turnaround to complete the sprint drills.
Embrace Adversity
Astros win eighth straight game after defeating the Rockies 10-8
When I was in the Army, I had a drill instructor that gave us some of the best advice one could ever receive.
Panthers Dominate Pine-Bluff Early To Stay Undefeated In Conference Play
Prairie View A&M ran away from the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff on Thursday night as they rushed for 289 yards in a 27-17 win at Panther Stadium. The Panthers improved to 4-1 on the season, but more importantly, they pushed their conference record to 3-0 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Western division.
Around The Bases: Astros Sweep Three-Game Series Against The Mariners
Home Plate: Mr. 2,000 Manager Dusty Baker joined an elite club on Tuesday. He became the 12th manager in Major League history to win 2,000 games in his career. He also is the first African American to reach that accomplishment.
