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The Astros already had seen a 7-4 lead disappear but when Logan O'Hoppe lofted a fly ball to left and Trey Cabbage went over the short wall to make a catch, it looked like Houston would at least have a chance to rally and win in extra innings.
Instead, the ball came out of Cabbage's glove and it was a two-run homer and a fitting end for a frustrating loss 9-7 loss.
The Astros dropped to 30-36 overall, unable to finalize a sweep that would have put them four games under .500 for the first time since April 9.
"I think we came here and played good, took two out of three," said second baseman Jose Altuve, who was one of the bright spots in the series. "Today was a really good game for both teams. They ended up winning, but I always see the big picture."
Up next for the Astros: three games in San Francisco against the Giants who are in the wild-card hunt in the NL.
We're a little over two weeks away the NBA draft. While the first two picks may be obvious, there are plenty of options and questions for the Rockets at No. 3. Jonathan Feigen has his second mock draft.
As a reminder, Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom chat at noon on Tuesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' first NBA championship with former players Mario Elie and Matt Bullard. Click this link to register for the event.
The Texans think they may have found something in their top pick from April. In a short period of time, Kamari Lassiter already has shown why he could be a starter at cornerback.
The Olympics are getting closer each day. The U.S fencing team is going through a time of transition. Houston's Natalie Dostert is leading the women's epee team in the quest for its first medal since 2012.
The LIV Golf Houston event wrapped up on Sunday as Carlos Ortiz took the win. If his name sounds familiar, he won the Houston Open on the PGA Tour in 2020 at Memorial Park.
Stat of the day: 11. Blown saves by the Astros bullpen so far this season after Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Angels.
 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Bullpen squanders a 7-4 lead as Angels win on a walk-off homer
The Astros held a two-run lead entering the eighth inning, but it was not enough in a frustrating loss to the Angels, who avoided a sweep.
- Insider: A possible offensive breakthrough by Jose Altuve, trouble for key relievers and hitting the fastball are among the things we learned in series win over Angels.
- On deck: The Astros face the Giants, who despite being two games under .500, are presently in position for the National League's third wild card.
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images
NBA mock draft: Rockets could go big at No. 3
Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher are consensus top-two picks (in either order), leaving Houston with plenty to consider with the next selection.
- VIP event: Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' first NBA championship, with former players Mario Elie and Matt Bullard.
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer
Why rookie Kamari Lassiter has a leg up on starting cornerback job for Texans
Minicamp was all the second-round pick from Georgia needed to show his penchant for making plays.
College Baseball
Photo by: Kate Woolson/Texas Rangers/Getty Images
Texas A&M rallies past Oregon, advances to second CWS in 3 seasons
Texas A&M rallied in the seventh inning with five walks, a hit-by-pitch and a grand slam to beat Oregon and advance to the College World Series.
Olympics
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Houstonian Natalie Dostert looks to coach U.S. fencing to an Olympic medal
Natalie Dostert, a coach at Alliance Fencing Academy in Houston., is leading the U.S. national epee team through a period of transition and hopefully back to the Olympic medal podium.
Golf
Photo by: Jon Shapley/Staff Photographer
Houston two-step: Carlos Ortiz wins LIV event to go with his Houston Open title
Hitting a crucial 18th-hole chip after thinking, "Don't chunk it," Carlos Ortiz held off Adrian Meronk for a one-stroke victory.
High School Baseball
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
In small-town Tomball, second baseball state title is a big deal
A state championship in its fourth season as a part of Texas' highest classification is an impressive feat for Tomball, which last won in 2013 as a 4A school.
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