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Justin Verlander did his part for seven stellar innings Wednesday night. He was rewarded with one run of support. Their margin for error continued to be very thin as the Astros lost once again to the Mariners, failing to score in extra innings only to see Seattle walk off a third straight win in the series.
Texas is leaving the Big 12 on a strong note athletically, but the pending move to the SEC has the Longhorns excited. At Texas A&M, new athletic director Trev Alberts is taking on college sports' "expense problem" as schools look to deal with changes to the economic landscape.
Meet the five players from the Houston area who've helped Texas' softball team reach the Women's College World Series.
UH sprinter Louie Hinchliffe heads to the NCAA outdoor track and field championships not only looking for a national title but also an Olympic spot.
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud gets NFL-wide recognition for being a good guy.
Stat of the day: 7. Consecutive games during which the Astros have scored in just one inning, tying the 1974 Orioles and 1962-63 Angels, per MLB researcher Sarah Langs. The record is eight straight games by the 1918 Senators.
 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Steph Chambers, Getty Images
Little margin for error
Another night in Seattle brought another tight loss for the Astros, with their failures to execute with runners in scoring position looming large Wednesday.
- Held in check again: The Astros' bats scuffled again as Justin Verlander got a lack of run support. Seattle then executed in the 10th inning to win its third straight in the series.
- Savoring his second act: After ditching his minor league career, new Astros pitcher Alex Speas coached a youth team in 2022 and saw baseball's joys anew, bringing him back to pro ball.
- Another step in rehab: Astros right-hander Luis Garcia will take the next step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery by throwing live batting practice later this week.
Colleges
Photo by: Brent Zwerneman / Staff Writer
Raising the bar
Texas' final year in the Big 12 was memorable for its athletic programs, but the move to the SEC has the Longhorns stoked.
- Dollars and sense: As the landscape of college athletics has changed, Texas A&M's Trev Alberts says athletic directors will have to adjust and adapt to financial challenges.
- Favorites wear maroon: Texas A&M isn't the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA baseball tournament, but the Aggies do have the best betting odds to win their first national title.
- Key quintet: A closer look at five Houston-area players who helped get Texas softball to the Women's College World Series.
- Coming back home: Stephen F. Austin is returning to its old conference home, accepting an invitation to rejoin the Southland Conference in July.
UH Athletics
Photo by: Gunnar Rathbun For Houston Athletics
'Like I'm running away from a dog'
A late bloomer on the track, UH sprinter Louie Hinchliffe is eyeing not only an NCAA championship in the 100 meters but a berth in the Olympics as well.
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Jolly good fellow
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud wins the the Good Guy Award from the Pro Football Writers Association for displaying professionalism in dealing with the media on a daily basis.
Dynamo / MLS
Photo by: Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press
Skid snapped
The Dynamo broke a second-half tie with two unanswered goals to beat the Colorado Rapids and end a three-game winless stretch.
NHL
Photo by: JASON FRANSON, AP
How the West was tied
After falling into an early hole on home ice, the Edmonton Oilers scored five unanswered goals against the Dallas Stars to even the Western Conference final at two games apiece.
High Schools
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Wanting more
Liberty is in its fourth straight Class 4A state softball tournament and looking for redemption after falling in last year's final.
- Going back in different role: Christa Williams-Yates made two trips to the state softball tournament as a player at Dobie 30 years ago but is finally back as a coach in her first season at Kingwood
- State trips at stake: Breaking down local matchups as Tomball, Bridgeland, Pearland, Cy-Fair, Lake Creek and Magnolia West are playing in baseball regional finals this week.
- Emrbacing new opportunity: William Blaylock, an assistant at a few Houston-area programs, has taken over as Cypress Ranch's new head football coach after a two-season stint in Lubbock.
Golf
Photo by: Matt York, AP
Case dismissed
Criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed, ending a legal saga that began with his arrest in Louisville during the PGA Championship.
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