Norichika Aoki went 3 for 5 with three runs batted in and two stolen bases for the Brewers. Jean Segura added three hits and three stolen bases as Milwaukee ran wild against the Pirates backup catcher Mike McKenry. The Brewers stole six bases in all and took advantage of three … Continue reading
Cleveland’s Justin Masterson pitched a four-hitter for his third career shutout as the Indians won the opener, 1-0, and stopped the Yankees’ five-game winning streak. Pitching in his second game for the Yankees, Nuno walked three and struck out three. Nuno, a former Cleveland draft pick, became the only left-hander … Continue reading
With one out and Overbay at first and Eduardo Nunez at third in a tied game in the sixth inning, Kelleher observed that Astros second baseman Jose Altuve had inched in a step closer to home plate. So he reminded Overbay that if the ball were to be hit to … Continue reading
With one out and Overbay at first and Eduardo Nunez at third in a tied game in the sixth inning, Kelleher observed that Astros second baseman Jose Altuve had inched in a step closer to home plate. So he reminded Overbay that if the ball were to be hit to … Continue reading
Instead, what seemed like a potential blowout became the first no-hitter against the Yankees in the Bronx since 1952, and the first no-hitter in history to feature six pitchers — not that any of the Houston pitchers seemed initially aware of what was going on. With the Astros now in … Continue reading
But it did not turn out that way. What seemed like a potential blowout instead became the first no-hitter against the Yankees in the Bronx since 1952, and the first no-hitter ever to feature six pitchers. Not that any of the Houston pitchers seemed to be aware of what was … Continue reading
“I have the kid, 0-2,” Pettitte said. It did not go unnoticed across the hallway in the Astros’ clubhouse that Pettitte did not mention the 26-year-old Barnes by name. “He didn’t know my name,” Barnes said, laughing. “That’s O.K. He’s a Hall of Famer. He can call me anything he … Continue reading
The Astros came into Monday’s game with mostly anonymous players, the worst record in the league, and the worst pitching staff in the majors with an earned run average of 5.51. The Yankees had won four in a row, and the Astros had lost four straight at Boston, all by … Continue reading
The Astros came into Monday’s game with mostly anonymous players, the worst record in the league, and the worst pitching staff in the majors with an earned run average of 5.51. The Yankees had won four in a row, and the Astros had lost four straight at Boston, all by … Continue reading
Early in spring training, before the exhibition games started, the Houston Astros practiced victory celebrations. It was part of their daily schedule — nothing fancy, just handshake lines, game balls and smiles, and maybe the outfielders would bounce together on their way to the mound. “I’m a firm believer that … Continue reading
