ARLINGTON, Texas, June 18 (UPI) -- Hunter Pence put Houston in front with an eighth-inning homer Thursday and the Astros overcame a three-run deficit to defeat Texas 5-3.

MIAMI, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- John Baker had three hits and four RBI Thursday, leading Florida to an 8-1 whipping of Houston.

HOUSTON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Mark Saccomanno hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in the big leagues Monday to lead the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The U.N. Security Council issued a statement Monday condemning rebel groups in Chad that have attempted to overthrow the country's government.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- The U.N. Security Council's counter-terrorism committee is holding a meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss greater border security against terrorists.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2 (UPI) -- Matt Holliday homered and drove in four runs Tuesday, pacing Colorado to a 9-7 win over the San Francisco Giants.