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Pitching, Pence help Astros sweep Cards
Right fielder Hunter Pence hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning off Jeff Suppan to send the streaking Astros to their ninth win in 11 games, 5-2, to polish off a three-game sweep of the reeling Cardinals at Minute Maid Park.
09/01/2010 06:47 PM
Esposito searching for elusive at-bat
Perhaps none of the players the Astros called up when rosters expanded are more grateful for the opportunity than 31-year-old catcher Brian Esposito. He had a very brief stint in the Major Leagues three years ago and has been toiling in the Minors with younger players ever since to get another chance.
09/01/2010 02:45 PM
Bogusevic ecstatic to get call
Brian Bogusevic's long journey to the Major Leagues ended Wednesday when the former first-round pick arrived at Minute Maid Park as one of five players called up from the Minor Leagues.
09/01/2010 02:45 PM
Astros honor broadcaster Hamilton
The Astros honored Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton on the field prior to Wednesday's game for working 65 years in baseball. Hamilton, who turns 83 on Thursday, was presented with a shadow box of moments and memories of his career. Hamilton has also had a scholarship named after him.
09/01/2010 02:25 PM
Lindstrom, Keppinger activated from DL
Second baseman Jeff Keppinger and relief pitcher Matt Lindstrom, both of whom had been on the disabled list since Aug. 17, were activated prior to Tuesday's game against the Cardinals. Keppinger was back in the starting lineup, batting second.
09/01/2010 02:25 PM
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