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Kyle Tucker's home run in the seventh inning on Tuesday gave the Astros a 6-5 win over the Marlins and a brief chance to forget a worrisome night in Miami.
In the top of the first, Jose Altuve fouled a ball of his shin, and although he finished the at-bat with hit No. 1,997 of his career, his night was done and the Astros were left to wonder if it was another injury for their star in a season full of them.
Then came starter Cristian Javier, who had shown positive signs in his last three starts. But he struggled again and couldn't get out of the fifth. It was enough of a step back to show concern that his issues the last two months haven't gone away. Matthew Kawahara has the analysis.
But back on the positive side, Michael Branley was on the field for the first time this season and homered in three at-bats in a rehab assignment in Sugar Land.
Houston's other baseball team of note, the Needville Little League, opens play in Williamsport, Pa., on Wednesday. Matt Young has a look at Houston-area teams and their history in the World Series.
At Rice, the Owls introduced new athletic director Tommy McClelland. The school has always had potential, it's up to McClelland to turn it into reality, Jerome Solomon writes. One issue for the school is what to do with Rice Stadium, which is aging and too big for the new model.
On the field, Texas A&M's defense vows to be better the second time around under defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin. At Texas, Arch Manning made strides in a recent scrimmage but Quinn Ewers is still set at quarterback. And at UH, Joseph Duarte picks out a dozen things we've learned so far.
The Texans had Tuesday off. They start practice sessions with the Dolphins on Wednesday. Miami was one of the best teams on screen passes last season, an area a hard-charging team like Houston could find problematic.
In the NBA, schedules were unveiled for the first in-season tournament. The Rockets have a tough group that includes the defending champion Nuggets.
And as scenes of loss continue to pour in from Maui in the wake of wild fires, former Warriors and Mavericks coach Don Nelson is opening his homes in Hawaii to help those displaced by the fires.
Stat of the day: 50. Number of games Jose Altuve has played this season.
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Astros / MLB
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Astros 6, Marlins 5
After Jose Altuve left with an injury in first inning, Astros battled back and bullpen finished rocky start by Cristian Javier.
- Getting closer: Shoulder injury has kept Michael Brantley off field all season but rehab with Space Cowboys is step toward return
- Battery change: The manager paired catcher Yainer Diaz with Christian Javier for just the second time this year Tuesday but insisted "it ain't no experiment."
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Texans' aggressive defense works to keep screen door closed
Trying to counter Houston's blitzes with short passes in last week's preseason opener, New England totaled just 19 yards on five completed screens.
Rice
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Solomon: Rice has the potential. New AD wants to make it reality.
Tommy McClelland says first step is to have strategies and focus to be at top of new league across the board.
- Decision time: A plan on how to move forward with Rice Stadium, which opened in 1950 and hosted a Super Bowl, is expected within six months.
College Football
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Cougar Confidential: What we've learned so far
Twelve observations from the first two weeks of University of Houston preseason football camp.
- Second helpings: Aggies problems in defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin's first season started up front, but players say "we're going to prove everybody wrong."
- No QB controversy: Freshman Arch Manning is 'playing at a high level,' coach Steve Sarkisian says but Quinn Ewers is still set at No. 1 for Texas
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer
Rockets to begin NBA's first in-season tournament on Nov. 10
Houston is grouped with defending NBA champion Denver, Dallas, New Orleans and the L.A. Clippers
- Open house: Former Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has called Hawaii home since his Hall of Fame career. After the Lahaina fires, he and wife Joy have opened up their properties to those who lost homes.
High School Football
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District 17-6A preview
Cy-Fair has eight returning starters on offense including senior quarterback Trey Owens, who committed to Texas in January.
- Star-powered: Oak Ridge has two of the top-rated Class of 2024 defenders in the country and a big-name running back as well.
High School Volleyball
Photo by: Rhonda Taormina, Contributor
Cinco Ranch sweeps Cypress Ranch
After a seesaw first set, the Cougars cruised past the Mustangs, who were one spot ahead of them in the area rankings.
- Stratford wins: A balanced attack helped the Spartans improve to 9-1 with win over Katy.
- Milestone: Clear Springs' comeback victory included the 2000th career assist for senior setter Morgen Durgens.
- Roundup: With a team-leading nine kills, Jackie Onyechi helped Foster beat Fort Bend Travis to improve to 8-0.
Little League World Series
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Small-town Needville has high hopes
Needville had big expectations for this group of players since they were in tee ball. They stuck together and now are playing in the Little League World Series.
- Houston history: Needville is just the 16th team from the Houston area to make it to Williamsport. Here's how they all did.
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