Justin Britt was part of the veterans on one-year deals that took a chance with the 2021 Houston Texans in order to revitalize their careers. The 6-6, 315-pound center started 11 games for Houston during their 4-13 campaign that got rookie coach David Culley fired after the season. The expectations for the Texans were low heading into that year, and it showed with the team’s … [Read more...] about Texans C Justin Britt says energy is different for 2022 training camp
Archives for July 2022
ALWAYS YORDAN! Astros win final series against Mariners with Álvarez’s walk-off hit
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Houston ends July in fashion, walking it off thanks to Air Yordan! In a low-scoring one that went 10 innings, Yordan Álvarez had the final word for the Astros, who beat the Mariners 3-2 to win the final regular-season game against each other. While Álvarez provided the big hit, Jake Odorizzi was at his best and worked seven scoreless innings … [Read more...] about ALWAYS YORDAN! Astros win final series against Mariners with Álvarez’s walk-off hit
Paul DeJong homers again after promotion, Cards top Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul DeJong homered for the second straight day after ending a minor league demotion, Andre Pallante pitched into the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 Sunday. Corey Dickerson also homered for the Cardinals, who broke the game open in the fourth inning against starter Josiah Gray (7-7). Washington star Juan Soto was 0 … [Read more...] about Paul DeJong homers again after promotion, Cards top Nats
Hedges drives in 2 to break tie, put Guardians over Rays 5-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Austin Hedges had a tiebreaking two-run single in the fifth inning to help the Cleveland Guardians beat All-Star Game starter Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Sunday. Cleveland won its first series against the Rays since August 2017 and ended a long stretch of games on the road with a 6-5 record. “It's big,” Guardians left fielder … [Read more...] about Hedges drives in 2 to break tie, put Guardians over Rays 5-3
Alvarez hits RBI single in 10th to lift Astros over Mariners 3-2
The AL-West leading Astros scored two runs in the first inning to take the lead. … [Read more...] about Alvarez hits RBI single in 10th to lift Astros over Mariners 3-2