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.
DENVER, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- David Newhan's go-ahead RBI triple Sunday helped the Houston Astros register a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies.
HOUSTON, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- A grand slam by pinch-hitter Mark Loretta in the eighth inning broke up a tie game Friday and lifted the Houston Astros to a 7-3 victory over the New York Mets.
HOUSTON, June 29 (UPI) -- Pinch-hitter Mark Loretta drilled an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday to give the Houston Astros a 3-2 victory against Boston.
HOUSTON, June 28 (UPI) -- Lance Berkman's two-run double capped a three-run eighth inning rally Saturday and lifted the Houston Astros to a wild 11-10 win against Boston.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 21 (UPI) -- Greg Gross hit a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth Saturday to give Tampa Bay a 4-3 victory against the Houston Astros.
HOUSTON, June 13 (UPI) -- A solo homer by Derek Jeter in the eighth was the decisive blow Friday, lifting the New York Yankees to a 2-1 win over Houston.
HOUSTON, May 24 (UPI) -- Pinch-hitter Mark Loretta's RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning Saturday gave the Houston Astros a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia.
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.
HOUSTON, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- The agent for Roger Clemens reportedly told the Houston Astros Wednesday his client is ready to fulfill his 10-year personal services contract with the team.
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The Colorado Rockies signed relief pitcher LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year contract Tuesday with a mutual option for the 2008 season.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens is among six players allegedly linked to performance-enhancing drugs, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday.
HOUSTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Roger Clemens gave up three hits in seven scoreless innings Wednesday night to help the Houston Astros beat Milwaukee, 1-0.
CHICAGO, June 24 (UPI) -- An RBI single by Alex Cintron in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday afternoon gave the Chicago White Sox a 6-5 win over Houston.
CHICAGO, June 15 (UPI) -- Brad Ausmus hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth inning Thursday night as Houston edged the Chicago Cubs, 3-2, completing a three-game sweep.
