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The Astros went from one extreme to another when it comes to tough losses. They were one out away from a win Friday in Detroit before the Tigers rallied against closer Ryan Pressly to hand Houston a devastating defeat. Houston did get one highlight, as Framber Valdez rebounded to toss seven hitless innings. The Astros are facing Miguel Cabrera for the final time. The longtime mentor of Jose Altuve said he can see the Houston star joining him in the 3,000 hit club.
Will DeMeco Ryans or his defensive coordinator Matt Burke end up calling plays this season? Brooks Kubena looks at the rookie Texans coach's process during the preseason.
Needville has been unflappable in reaching today's U.S. championship game at the Little League World Series. Their youngsters' success has put a jolt into the citizens of the small town outside Houston.
Spring's Simone Biles, seeking a record eighth all-around title, is in the lead after the first night of the U.S. women's gymnastic championships in San Jose, Calif. Danielle Lerner looks at how therapy dogs are being used to help contestants' mental health at the event.
The first Friday night of the high school football season saw perennial state power North Shore race past The Woodlands in one of the area's more intriguing nondistrict matchups. Also, Bridgeland stunned Cy-Fair with a late touchdown to win their matchup, Shadow Creek rode a strong defensive effort past Manvel and Summer Creek topped Klein Cain. Be sure to check out Friday's roundup and scoreboard.
Stat of the day: 62-3. The Astros' record when leading after eight innings entering Friday's game.
 | Greg Rajan, Texas Sports Nation editor |
Astros / MLB
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Motown meltdown
The Astros were one out away from a series-opening win in Detroit. Then the dam burst against Ryan Pressly,
- Looking like his old self: Astros pitcher Framber Valdez displayed renewed focus as he kept the Tigers hitless through seven innings on Friday.
- Mr. 3,000?: Jose Altuve and Miguel Cabrera are close friends and Venezuelan countrymen. When it comes to Altuve joining him in the 3,000 hit club, Cabrera likes the Astros star's chances.
- Sugar Land shuffle: The Astros made a bullpen move Friday, recalling Ronel Blanco from Sugar Land.
- Pitching in: Why the Astros went to catcher Martín Maldonado to mop up on the mound in their blowout loss to Boston.
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Process playing out
Coordinator Matt Burke has called the Texans' defensive plays during the preseason. Will that continue? A look at rookie coach DeMeco Ryans' process may yield clues.
- New face: The Texans add rookie punter Ty Zentner after starter Cameron Johnston suffered an injury that's not considered serious.
- Selling low: The 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance, the third-overall pick in 2021, to the Cowboys less than three years after trading three first-round picks to draft him.
Little League World Series
Photo by: Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press
Calm before the storm
Needville, cool under pressure during the Little League World Series, faces California today for the United States championship, attempting to become just the fifth Texas team to claim that crown.
- 'It's electric': The Little League World Series has Needville residents buzzing in the town of about 3,000 located 40 miles southwest of downtown Houston.
Gymnastics
Photo by: Jed Jacobsohn/Associated Press
No. 8 in sight
Simone Biles has the lead after the opening round of the U.S. women's gymnastics championships, keeping alive her quest to become the only gymnast, man or woman, to win eight all-around titles.
- Canine companionship: Meet therapy dogs Beacon, Bocce and Cloudy, who are at this weekend's U.S. Championships as the national governing body works to serve its athletes' mental health.
High School Football
Photo by: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer
Not this time
North Shore opens the season by romping past The Woodlands, which hasn't defeated the Mustangs since 1985.
- Bridgeland 31, Cy-Fair 30: A touchdown pass with less than 20 seconds left lifted Bridgeland to a season-opening upset of Cy-Fair.
- Shadow Creek 34, Manvel 15: Shadow Creek forced four second-half turnovers with relentless defensive pressure to lead the Sharks over Manvel.
- Summer Creek 28, Klein Cain 21: Summer Creek running back Lloyd Avant rushed for 269 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs past the Hurricanes.
- Around the area: A look at games of note around the Houston area on Friday night.
- Scoreboard: Check out all of the results from the first Friday night of the Texas high school football season.
- Turning the page: With Thursday night's win over Memorial for a 1-0 start this season, Seven Lakes is eager to put last year's 1-9 behind them.
High School Volleyball
Photo by: Susan Barber / Staff
Still perfect
Grand Oaks, the No. 1 team in the Chronicle's weekly power rankings, improved to 26-0 with three more victories during tournament action.
UH Volleyball
Photo by: UH Athletics
Strong first impression
UH, which entered this season with its highest preseason ranking in school history, takes down No. 22 USC to open the campaign.
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