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Astros fall behind early, lose 5-1

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Nine hits between the team only amounts to just one runs For the first time since 2005, the Houston Astros sent out an all right-handed lineup to face off against a righty pitcher, and it didn’t work. While they might have been able to rack up the hits, they couldn’t do a thing with runners on, going 2-14 with men on base. A leadoff double from Milwaukee Brewers Joey Ortiz … [Read more...] about Astros fall behind early, lose 5-1

Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver takes no-hit bid into 8th inning against Reds

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AJ Smith-Shawver was rolling right along when he realized his Atlanta Braves teammates were beginning to avoid him. They had a good reason. The 22-year-old rookie right-hander hadn’t given up a hit against the Cincinnati Reds — and the rest of the Braves didn’t want to jinx him. After pitching into the eighth inning for the first time as a professional, Smith-Shawver wasn’t … [Read more...] about Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver takes no-hit bid into 8th inning against Reds

Astros Place Yordan Alvarez On Injured List

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The Astros have placed outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with right hand inflammation, retroactive to May 3. Catcher César Salazar has been recalled to take his spot on the active roster. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com was among those to relay the news. The hand issue doesn’t come out of nowhere, as Alvarez missed the club’s last two games due … [Read more...] about Astros Place Yordan Alvarez On Injured List