Houston was one shot to come away from their three-game series against the Braves with a win. Does J.P. France have the stuff to keep them down?
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Houston Astros News
Braves try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Astros (AJC)
Minus Ozzie Albies, Braves bid to sweep Astros (CBS)
Reggie Jackson’s Blake Snell comments don’t bode well for potential Astros extension (CTH)
Brown shows resilience with solid outing
Pick of the week: The Astros will soar past the Nationals (The Commonwealth Times)
When will Justin Verlander return? (KHOU)
AL West News
Blarts: Nathaniel Lowe’s rehab stint giving Rangers hope for faster return? (Nolan Writin)
Halos: 2 emergency Mike Trout trade destinations if the Angels will listen (FanSided)
M’s: Julio Rodriguez, Mariners seek sweep of Reds (Deadspin)
A’s: A’s Chris Caray becomes MLB’s four generation baseball announcer (Daily Republic)
MLB News
D-backs walk-off Cubs in wild game of ‘ups and downs’
Cardinals eke out a win in Whitey’s way
10 rookies off to the best starts so far
‘We’re never out of a game’: Resilient Mets win 4th straight series
‘Atta boy, Kuch’: Kikuchi finds new gear in win over Yanks
Houston Astros Birthdays
IF Jed Lowrie (40)
3B/OF Denny Walling (70)