Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros
Houston Astros starting pitcher Chris Sampson (43) throws against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on May 20, 2008. (UPI Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
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SAN DIEGO, July 2 (UPI) -- Michael Bourn drove in two runs with a 10th-inning triple Thursday and the Houston Astros held on to beat San Diego 6-3.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Bud Norris and three relievers combined on a three-hit shutout Sunday in Houston's 2-0 win over St. Louis.
HOUSTON, May 21 (UPI) -- Miguel Tejada had a solo homer and an RBI double Wednesday, helping Houston down Milwaukee 6-4 to end the Brewers' seven-game winning streak.
CINCINNATI, April 27 (UPI) -- Hunter Pence hit a two-run double in the ninth inning Monday to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
PITTSBURGH, July 9 (UPI) -- Hunter Pence drove in the go-ahead run with a groundout in the seventh Wednesday and Houston, despite blowing a four-run lead, downed Pittsburgh 6-4.
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.
HOUSTON, May 21 (UPI) -- Hunter Pence's second career grand slam provided all of the Houston Astros' runs Tuesday in a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
NEW YORK, May 12 (UPI) -- Lance Berkman, who hit .682 last week for the Houston Astros, was selected the National League player of the week, league officials said Monday.
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.
PHOENIX, April 29 (UPI) -- Mark Reynolds drove in two runs and scored once in a three-run third Monday night to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 win over Houston.
