Photos: A game-by-game look at the Astros season

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Astros 6, Mariners 4

Jimmy Paredes came through in the ninth inning to tie the game and Jonathan Villar broke the tie in the next at bat with a two-run single giving the Astros the lead for good.

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imgArray['caption'] = Sept. 8: A's 7, Astros 2

Lucas Harrell got the surprise start, but the A's didn't care who was pitching as they roughed him up for seven runs in the third inning.

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imgArray['caption'] = Sept. 7: A's 2, Astros 1

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imgArray['caption'] = Sept. 6: A's 7, Astros 5

The Astros couldn't hold onto an early lead in Oakland as the A's rallied to take the second game of the series.

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Astros 3, A's 2

Brad Peacock lasted seven solid innings as the Astros took the series-opener in Oakland.

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Astros 6, Twins 5

Trevor Crowe follows through on his walk-off single in the ninth to help the club avoid a series sweep.

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Twins 9, Astros 6 (12)

A three-run home run from Brandon Barnes in the ninth inning forced extras, but Minnesota eventually prevailed

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Twins 10, Astros 6

Reliever pitcher Chia-Jen Lo couldn't watch after serving up a grand slam to Chris Colabello in the ninth inning.

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Astros 2, Mariners 0

Pitcher Brett Oberholtzer's complete game shutout gave Houston one win in the four-game set against Seattle.

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Mariners 3, Astros 1

Offense was scarce against the Mariners Saturday night as the Astros dropped the third straight to Seattle.

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Mariners 7, Astros 1

Seattle sent Houston to its fourth consecutive loss.

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Mariners 3, Astros 2

Houston's bats went cold as the Mariners took the first game of a four-game set at Minute Maid Park.

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White Sox 6, Astros 1

Chris Sale was dominant and the Astros' bullpen fell apart again as the White Sox took the rubber match and the series in Chicago.

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White Sox 4, Astros 3

A three-run eighth inning was enough to put away the Astros.

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Astros 10, White Sox 8

Houston hit five home runs en route to a wild victory in Chicago.

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Blue Jays 2, Astros 1

Houston won the war, but lost the battle that would have completed a sweep versus Toronto.

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Astros 8, Blue Jays 5

The Astros secured a series win over Toronto thanks to Jason Castro's 3-for-3 night at the plate.

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Astros 12, Blue Jays 4

The Astros' offense came alive in the series-opening win against the Blue Jays.

Houston hit Toronto's starter Todd Redmond hard in the 4th inning - accounting for five of its 12 runs.

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Rangers 5, Astros 4

Max Stassi left the game after being hit in the face by a pitch, and the Rangers rallied in the bottom of the 9th inning for a walk-off win to complete the sweep against the Astros.

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Rangers 4, Astros 2

Houston pitcher Jarred Cosart suffered his first career loss.

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Rangers 16, Astros 5

Houston pitcher Lucas Harrell struggled mightily in the series-opening loss to Texas.

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Astros 7, Angels 5

The Astros took the series finale - and the series - from the Angels in Los Angeles.

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Angles 6, Astros 5 (10)

Josh Hamilton's walk-off and a controversial call in the 10th inning lead to another Astros loss.

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Astros 8, Angels 2

Houston's bats finally woke up and knocked Los Angeles' pitchers around to thte tune of eight runs off 13 hits to reach the 40-win mark on the year.

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imgArray['caption'] = Aug. 15: A's 5, Astros 0

Erik Bedard struggled in the first inning, surrendering three runs to the A's, and Oakland's young starter Sonny Gray was on his game as the A's avoided the three-game sweep by taking the final game of the series.

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Astros 2, A's 1 (11 innings)

Robbie Grossman's leaping catch at the wall denied the A's Chris Young of a walk-off homer in the 10th inning.

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Astros 5, A's 4

A gem by pitcher Jordan Lyles almost went to waste, but Houston found a way to pull out a win in the series opener against Oakland.

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Rangers 2, Astros 1

Carlos Corporan rounds the bases (in back ground) after breaking up Yu Darvish's no-hit bid in the eighth inning.

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Rangers 6, Astros 1

Houston's only run came in the bottom of the ninth inning as Texas won easily.

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Rangers 5, Astros 4

The Rangers hit the Astros' relievers hard again Saturday night, taking the second game of the four-game series in Houston.

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Rangers 9, Astros 5

The Rangers attacked the Astros in the 8th inning for four runs and took the lead for good.

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Red Sox 7, Astros 5

Jarred Cosart provided a solid start for the Astros, who held a one-run ninth-inning lead, but Josh Fields was unable to close out the Red Sox as Houston drops the finale to Boston.

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Red Sox 15, Astros 10

Houston raced out to a 5-0 lead but Boston proved to be the stronger offense as the game wore on.

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Astros 2, Red Sox 0

Pitcher Brett Oberholtzer threw seven scoreless innings as Houston beat Boston.

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Twins 3, Astros 2

Brad Peacock struck out 10 in seven innings of work, but the pitcher allowed two homers -- one early and one late -- that cost him a shot at the win.

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Twins 6, Astros 4

The Astros bullpen is becoming a real problem, as another late lead disappeared in another loss to the Twins despite solid starting pitching by Erik Bedard.

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Twins 4, Astros 3 (13)

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Orioles 6, Astros 3

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Astros 11, Orioles 0

Houston's offense was productive in the team's third win since the All-Star break.

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Orioles 4, Astros 3

Shortstop Jonathan Villar added some excitement by stealing home base, but Baltimore prevailed in the series opener.

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Blue Jays 2, Astros 1

The loss in Toronto dropped Houston to 2-8 since the All-Star break.

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Astros 8, Blue Jays 6

Houston held on to its lead Saturday with the help of three home runs.

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Blue Jays 12, Astros 6

Jordan Lyles left the game in line for a win, but the bullpen failed again leaving the Astros searching for their second win since the All-Star break.

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Blue Jays 4, Astros 0

Mark Buehrle's two-hit shutout handed the Astros their sixth loss in seven games since the All-Star break.

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Bud Norris gets a hug from manager Bo Porter after being taken out of the game in the seventh inning.

Norris allowed three runs on four hits in what could be his final home game at Minute Maid Park.

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In his second start, Jarred Cosart pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run.

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imgArray['caption'] = July 22: A's 4, Astros 3

Johnathan Villar had a successful debut, but the Astros' misery against Oakland continued.

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Mariners 12, Astros 5

Seattle swept Houston easily by going up 7-0 in the second inning.

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Mariners 4, Astros 2

The Mariners had just one hit in a bizarre win at Minute Maid Park.

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Mariners 10, Astros 7

Brandon Barnes' cycle overshadowed the loss as he completed the 8th cycle in franchise history in the losing effort in the first game back from the All-Star break.

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Rays 5, Astros 0

The Astros were shutout in the final game of the series in Tampa Bay and enter the All-Star break as a team in need of a lot of help to avoid another 100-loss season.

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Rays 4, Astros 3

Three first-inning runs weren't enough for the Astros to hold on in the second game of the series against the Rays.

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Astros 2, Rays 1

Jarred Cosart's MLB debut was nothing short of spectacular as he shut down the Rays for eight innings of shutout ball while recording his first big-league victory.

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Cardinals 5, Astros 4

Matt Carpenter's 2-run shot in the seventh inning gave the Cardinals the lead for good as the Astros dropped both game of the two-game set in St. Louis.

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imgArray['caption'] = July 9 Cardinals 9, Astros 5

Houston scored four runs in the ninth inning but St. Louis had already built too comfortable of an advantage.

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imgArray['caption'] = July 7 Rangers 5, Astros 4

With a chance to win the series in Arlington, the Astros came up short.

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Astros 9, Rangers 5

Jason Castro's three-run shot in the seventh inning broke open a 4-4 ball game and propelled the Astros to victory.

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Rangers 10, Astros 5

Nelson Cruz's grand slam helped lead the Rangers past the Astros in the opening game of the three-game series.

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Rays 7, Astros 5 (11)

The Rays ruined the Astros' Fourth of July with an extra-innings victory in the series finale which also sealed the four-game series victory 3-1.

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Astros 4, Rays 1

Chris Carter broke open a tie game with a three-run shot in the seventh inning (his second homer of the day) and the Astros' bullpen held on for the win in the third game of the four-game set.

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Rays 8, Astros 0

Tampa Bay punished the Astros' for the second consecutive night at Minute Maid Park.

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Rays 12, Astros 0

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Angles 3, Astros 1

The Angels came to town and swept the field with the Astros, a 3-1 victory capped the three-game sweep by Los Angeles.

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Angles 7, Astros 2

Josh Hamilton robbed a homer and the Angels beat up on Jordan Lyles as they sealed the series victory against the Astros.

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Angles 4, Astros 2

Errors cost the Astros the series opener against the Angles as two unearned runs proved to be the difference.

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Astros 4, Cardinals 3

Erik Bedard settled into the game nicely after allowing a two-run homer in the first inning and the Astros were able to score four runs in the 4th inning to prevent the Cardinals from winning both games of the short series.

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Cardinals 13, Astros 5

St. Louis had an impressive return to Minute Maid Park, crushing Houston, a former divisional rival.

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Cubs 14, Astros 6

Houston had an ugly performance marred by errors in the series finale at Wrigley Field.

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Astros 4, Cubs 3

A game-tying three-run homer from J.D. Martinez in the sixth inning and a go-ahead ninth-inning run from Justin Maxwell led the Astros to the series tying win at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs 3, Astros 1

Houston lost its first game at Wrigley Field as an American League team.

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Astros 7, Brewers 4 (10 innings)

Astros first baseman Carlos Pena is doused with water as he hugs teammate Carlos Corporan after hitting a three-run walk-off home run in the 10th inning.

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Brewers 3, Astros 1

Hector Ambriz gave up a two-run homer to Rickie Weeks in the eighth inning that gave the Brewers the lead for good.

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Astros 10, Brewers 1

Houston's offense exploded in the series opener versus Milwaukee.

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White Sox 4, Astros 2

Chicago stopped Houston's winning streak at four.

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Astros 5, White Sox 5

With a game left against Chicago, Houston secured a series win against the White Sox on Father's Day.

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Astros 4, White Sox 3

Jose Veras picked off Jordan Danks at second to end the game and seal a third straight victory for the Astros.

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Astros 2, White Sox 1

Erik Bedard was magical and the Astros started the four-game series on the right foot by beating the White Sox - with their ace Chris Sale on the mound.

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Astros 6, Mariners 1

The Astros broke open the flood gates in the ninth inning, hanging six runs on the Mariners and salvaging one win out of the three-game series.

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Mariners 4, Astros 0

Mariners pitcher Aaron Harang shutout the Astros while surrendering only two hits as Seattle took the second straight game of the series.

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Mariners 3, Astros 2

Seattle took the first matchup of a three-game set against Houston.

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Royals 2, Astros 0

Bo Porter, right, takes out relief pitcher relief pitcher Hector Ambriz during the eighth inning, after the reliever allowed two runs.

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Royals 7, Astros 2

Ervin Santana shut down the Astros as the Royals took the second game of the series.

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Royals 4, Astros 2

Giving up two runs in the eighth inning was enough for Kansas City to break a tie versus Houston.

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Orioles 3, Astros 1

Bud Norris allowed three runs on nine hits in seven innings in the loss.

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Astros 11, Orioles 7

The Astros went yard six times and held off a late rally by the Orioles to take the second game of the three-game set in Houston.

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Orioles 4, Astros 1

Lucas Harrell's best performance of the year goes wasted as the Orioles snap the Astros' six-game winning streak.

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Astros 2, Angels 1

A solo shot from Chris Carter helped Houston to its sixth straight win.

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Astros 5, Angels 4

Carlos Corporan got the Astros going early with a solo homer in the first inning.

The club held on for a narrow road win.

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Astros 2, Angels 0

A home run from Chris Carter helped the Astros prevail in a low-scoring affair and gave Houston its first four-game wining streak of the season.

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Astros 6, Angels 3

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Houston overcame a sloppy start to send Colorado to another loss.

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The Astros won their second in a row against the Rockies, taking the first game of a two-game set at Coors Field.

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Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado slides into third base as Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez tries to make a play during the third inning of the tight game.

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Brandon Barnes' game-winning ground rule double in the 12th inning gave the Astros their first walk-off win of the season.

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Oakland earned another easy win at Minute Maid Park, keeping Houston winless against the Athletics.

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Oakland has Houston's number so far this season, and after hanging six runs on starter Lucas Harrell in the second inning, they improved to 8-0 against the Astros this season.

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Astros 3, Royals 1

J.D. Martinez's two-run shot in the first inning propelled the Astros to their fourth series win of the season.

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Royals 7, Astros 3

The bullpen blew Bud Norris' lead and the Astros dropped the second game of the series.

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Astros 6, Royals 5

Matt Dominguez's three-run blast in the fourth inning proved to be the game winner as the Astros opened the home series on the right foot.

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Pirates 1, Astros 0

Houston could not muster any offense to match a strong outing from starting pitcher Lucas Harrell.

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Astros 4, Pirates 2 (11)

The Astros battled back after a game-ending error the night before to notch a win against the Pirates in 11 innings.

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Pirates 5, Astros 4

Houston lost a lead and the game ended on an error.

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Astros 7, Tigers 5

Carlos Corporan, left, hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the ninth.

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Tigers 6, Astros 2

Houston pitcher Lucas Harrell's strong outing ended when the Tigers pounced on him in the fifth frame.

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Tigers 7, Astros 2

Bud Norris again struggled away from Minute Maid Park and left the game with an injury.

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Rangers 12, Astros 7

Pitcher Jordan Lyles fared poorly in his second outing, allowing 11 hits and eight earned runs in four innings of work.

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Rangers 8, Astros 7

Matt Dominguez had two home runs on Texas pitcher Yu Darvish, but it wasn't enough for Houston.

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Rangers 4, Astros 2

Allowing runs in the sixth, seventh and ninth innings helped Texas top Houston.

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Angels 6, Astros 5

The Angles avoided being swept by the Astros despite protesting the game in the seventh inning due to a pitching change.

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Astros 3, Angels 1

Bud Norris tossed a gem in the second game of the series, and clinched a series victory for the Astros againsst their AL West rivals.

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Astros 7, Angels 6

Five runs in the third inning allowed Houston to rally for a win against Albert Pujols and Los Angeles.

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Tigers 9, Astros 0

Justin Verlander had his no-hitter broken up in the seventh inning, but the Tigers still hammered the Astros as they completed a four-game sweep.

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Tigers 17, Astros 2

Detroit made sure to never keep it close with Houston as Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell struggled early.

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Tigers 4, Astros 3

Houston gave up its lead in the top of the ninth inning, losing a second straight game to Detroit.

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Tigers 7, Astros 3 (14)

The Astros hung tough, but fell short in 14 innings against the reigning AL champs in the opening game of a four-game series.

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Yankees 5, Astros 4

The Astros dropped the final game of the three-game series at Yankee Stadium as Robbie Cano and Ben Francisco hit homers to seal the deal for New York.

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Yankees 7, Astros 4

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Astros 9, Yankees 1

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Red Sox 6, Astros 1

Houston pitcher Bud Norris struggled away from Minute Maid Park.

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Red Sox 8, Astros 4

Another Astros starter couldn't pitch into the fifth inning as Brad Peacock was chased in the fourth in the series-sweeping finale.

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Red Sox 7, Astros 3

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Red Sox 7, Astros 2

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Astros 10, Mariners 3

Robbie Grossman had two doubles in his major league debut.

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Astros 3, Mariners 2

Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris started and closer Jose Veras closed out the Astros' win against the Mariners to pull even in the series.

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Mariners 7, Astros 1The

Astros struggles continue as they drop the first game of the series to the Mariners while Felix Hernandez notches his 100th win in the majors.

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Indians 5, Astros 4

Right fielder Rick Ankiel leaps in vain for a home run ball hit by Indians right fielder Drew Stubbs during the sixth inning.

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Indians 19, Astros 6Phil

Humber gave up eight first-inning runs as the Indians closed the game out early by scoring 14 runs in the first two innings.

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Astros 3, Indians 2The

Astros took game one against the Indians thanks to a solid performance by Lucas Harrell and a pair of bombs by J.D. Martinez and Rick Ankiel.

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Astros starter Erik Bedard lasted only one out in the first inning - while giving up six runs - before being pulled against the A's.

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Center fielder Justin Maxwell wasn't able to reach a home run hit by Josh Hamilton in the eighth inning as the Angels took the three-game series.

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Albert Pujols ended the Astros' three-game winning streak with a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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The Astros extended their winning streak to three games after knocking off the Angles in the first game of a three-game set in Los Angeles.

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Houston put together its first back-to-back wins of the season in Seattle.

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The Astros got their second win of the season against the Mariners thanks to 13 runs in the first four innings.

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Mariners 3, Astros 0

The Astros' bats fell silent again as they were shut out again in Seattle's home opener.

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Lucas Harrell gave up three home runs, including this solo shot by Coco Crisp in the team's fifth straight loss.

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The Astros showed their offense had a pulse, but couldn't maintain a two-run lead.

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Coco Crisp got things started for the A's in the first inning - opening the game up with a leadoff homer.

The strikeout woes continue for the Astros as A's pitching sat down 13 Astros in the series opener.

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Center fielder Justin Maxwell was the Astros' final strikeout victim in a series in which Houston hitters fanned 43 times in three games.

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A single from shortstop Marwin Gonzalez in the bottom of the ninth inning prevented a perfect game from Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish.

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Rick Ankiel (28) and Justin Maxwell (44) powered the Astros to a smashing AL debut.