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Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over Astros

By DAVID SMALEAugust 19, 2021 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals earned their third straight win over Houston, beating the Astros 3-2 Wednesday night.

Altuve, Tucker homer to lead Astros over Athletics 4-3

By KRISTIE RIEKENJuly 8, 2021 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit the go-ahead home run for the Houston Astros in the bottom of the seventh inning on Wednesday night.

But Houston wouldn't have been in position to take the lead if not for some stellar defense by Michael Brantley an inning earlier.

Gurriel scores on error in 10th, Astros sweep Indians 4-3

By BRIAN DULIKJuly 4, 2021 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Yuli Gurriel scored on a two-out error by pitcher Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning, allowing the Houston Astros to beat the skidding Cleveland Indians 4-3 and complete a four-game sweep on Sunday.

Olson’s 3-run blast lifts Athletics to 6-2 win over Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKENApril 10, 2021 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Olson’s tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 6-2 win over Houston Astros on Friday night...