Astros relievers Geary, Sampson have surgery

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Oct. 2, 2008

Astros relief pitchers Geoff Geary and Chris Sampson had surgery, and Sampson will be sidelined for four-to-six months.

Lidge is 2008 'Deliveryman of Year'

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge Monday was named the major leagues' best relief pitcher for 2008 in voting by fans.

MLB: Cincinnati 2, Houston 1

HOUSTON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Ryan Hanigan homered in the eighth and Bronson Arroyo pitched a complete game Tuesday to give the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros.

MLB: Chicago Cubs 11, Houston 7

CHICAGO, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Alfonso Soriano hit a three-run homer in the seventh Tuesday to lead the Chicago Cubs an 11-7 victory over the Houston Astros.

MLB: Pittsburgh 8, Houston 7

HOUSTON, July 23 (UPI) -- Doug Mintkiewicz and Jason Bay knocked in two runs apiece Wednesday to propel the Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-7 victory at Houston.

MLB: Houston 2, Chicago Cubs 1

HOUSTON, July 18 (UPI) -- Hunter Pence doubled home Miguel Tejada with nobody out in the ninth inning Friday, giving the Houston Astros a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

MLB: Houston 6, Atlanta 1

ATLANTA, July 5 (UPI) -- Chris Sampson yielded an earned run and just two hits in five innings Saturday when the Houston Astros belted Atlanta 6-1.

MLB: Philadelphia 15, Houston 6

HOUSTON, May 25 (UPI) -- Philadelphia pounded Houston pitchers for 16 hits Sunday, including homers by Geoff Jenkins, Pat Burrell and Chase Utley, in a 15-6 rout of the Astros.

MLB: Houston 8, LA Dodgers 5

LOS ANGELES, May 11 (UPI) -- The Houston Astros scored six runs in the eighth inning and won for the eighth time in nine games Sunday, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5.

MLB: Houston 5, LA Dodgers 0

LOS ANGELES, May 11 (UPI) -- Chris Sampson and two relievers combined on a three-hit shutout Saturday, allowing the Houston Astros to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0.

MLB: Houston 6, Colorado 4

HOUSTON, April 20 (UPI) -- Kaz Matsui's two-run eighth-inning single gave the Houston Astros the lead en route to a 6-4 victory Sunday over the Colorado Rockies.

MLB: St. Louis 5, Houston 3

HOUSTON, April 9 (UPI) -- Troy Glaus hit a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning Tuesday to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros.

Phillies activate closer Brad Lidge

PHILADELPHIA, April 5 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies Saturday activated closer Brad Lidge from the 15-day disabled list.

Phillies acquire Brad Lidge from Astros

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired former closer Brad Lidge as part of a five-player trade with the Houston Astros.

Brad Lidge dealt to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Brad Lidge, once one of the best closers in baseball, was dealt Wednesday by the Houston Astros to the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB: Philadelphia 10, N.Y. Mets 6

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Greg Dobbs hit a pinch-hit grand slam Sunday, helping the Philadelphia Phillies complete a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 10-6 victory.