Offense looks to gel as Astros look ahead at Crew
Houston is hoping that several batters, including Hunter Pence, can get clicking at the same time when they face the Brewers tonight at 7:05 p.m. CT.
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Heads-up: Quintero dons new catcher gear
After getting struck in the head with a bat in early July, Humberto Quintero now dons a hockey-style mask for increased protection behind the plate.
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Photo: Humberto Quintero is forgoing the older catcher helmet.
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Moehler's usual consistency missing in finale loss
Brian Moehler's afternoon ended in the third, after he had allowed six runs. The Astros nearly battled back, but fell to the Pirates in Wednesday's finale, 8-7.
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Berkman scrambles Loretta's two-run single Berkman's RBI single
Photo: Brian Moehler gave up nine hits in Wednesday's loss to the Bucs.
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Astros acquire Wolf in trade with Padres
The Astros are excited that they finally snagged left-hander Randy Wolf from the Padres in exchange for Minor League righty Chad Reineke on Tuesday.
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Photo: Randy Wolf went 6-10 with a 4.74 ERA in 21 starts for the Padres this season.
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Loretta cracks a single to plate a pair
Blum chips a single to right to plate Loretta
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