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We wrote earlier this week about the Astros' aggressive approach at the plate, but it was their patience that paid off on Saturday against the Mets.
Knowing that New York was down a pitcher, manager Joe Espada had a plan for his team to grind through at bats and get to the Mets' bullpen.
It worked as Houston made its biggest rally of the season for a 9-6 win that featured four walks in the eighth inning when the Astros took the lead for good.
For Espada, the win came against an old friend, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Matt Kawahara looks at the baseball bond that started with the Pensacola Pelicans in independent ball.
Today is a special day in Austin for the University of Texas, which has an over-sized party planned for its official welcome to the SEC. The Longhorns are carrying some bravado into the new league, but Kirk Bohls says they have what it takes to back it up.
Sunday is also the start of NBA free agency. While Houston may not be that active, there are some big names on the market. Jonathan Feigen breaks it down.
Tomball's Asher Hong told his parents when he was 6 that he wanted to be an Olympian. Now, he is. Hong was named to the U.S. men's gymnastics team after a tense two days at the U.S. trials. The women's final competition is Sunday. Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles have been key figures to a group of younger hopefuls from the World Champions Centre in Spring where they all train.
And in Great Britain, UH sprinter Louie Hinchliffe qualified for Paris by winning the 100 to represent his native country.
In soccer, the Dynamo earned a 1-0 win over FC Charlotte. The Dynamo are unbeaten in their last six matches. Argentina also won its group in Copa América to advance to the quarterfinals at NRG. But the big question is if Lionel Messi will be available to play.
Stat of the day: 5. Biggest deficit of the season that the Astros have overcome to win. Houston trailed 6-1 on Saturday before coming back to win 9-6.
 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
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Patience pays off for Houston's offense
Four Astros hitters drew walks in an eighth inning in which Houston scored three runs to complete a comeback against the Mets.
- Astros 9, Mets 6: The Astros had not overcome a deficit larger than three runs to win a game this season, but did so Saturday against the Mets.
- A baseball bond: Now both big-league managers, Joe Espada and Carlos Mendoza first intersected in independent ball with the Pensacola Pelicans
- Remembeing Orlando Cepeda: Astros' Joe Espada recalled meeting Orlando Cepeda about a decade ago while managing a winter ball team in Puerto Rico.
- Mic drop: Jeremy Peña says behing mic'd up during Friday's game for Apple TV+ didn't lead to missed pop fly.
Colleges
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Longhorns bringing their Texas-sized swagger into SEC. it's more than just talk
From money to coaches to facilities, Texas appears more than ready to compete in SEC
- No comment: Texas A&M AD Trev Alberts has declined a response to what Jim Schlossnagle said about his move to the Longhorns.
Olympics
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Asher Hong's Olympic dream is a reality
Asher Hong, from Tomball, was named to the U.S. men's artistic gymnastics team after a tense two days of competition at the U.S. trials.
- Support system: Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles are helping mentor first-timers Dulcy Caylor, Joscelyn Roberson and Tiana Sumanasekera from the World Champions Center at the Olympic trials.
- UH to Paris: UH's Louie Hinchliffe, who won the 100 meters at the Olympic trials in England, will compete for Great Britain's team.
- Meet B-Boy Jeffro: Chronicle readers are invited to a live virtual event with Jeffrey "B-boy Jeffro" Louis, one of the best breakdancers in the world competing in the sport's debut at the 2024 Olympics.
Rockets / NBA
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Players to keep an eye on as NBA free agency opens
Many of the top stars like LeBron James will likely stay in place others like Klay Thompson could be on the move when free agency begins
Texans / NFL
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Q&A: How new Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair gets motivated for playing in Houston
New Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair describes his journey to the NFL, why helping the homeless is important to him, why he held new teammate Will Anderson Jr. accountable and more.
High School Football
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Ridge Point QB Austin Carlisle plays with chip on shoulder
The three-star recruit continues stacking up experience as he prepares for his senior season with the Panthers.
- Oregon-bound: Conroe cornerback Dorian Brew is the highest-ranked recruit in the 2025 class currently committed to Oregon and coach Dan Lanning.
Dynamo / MLS
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Ibrahim Aliyu and Steve Clark lead Dynamo to shutout victory over Charlotte FC
The Dynamo are unbeaten in their last six matches after a shutout victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday.
Copa America
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Argentina is coming to Houston for Copa América but will Lionel Messi play?
Argentina won its group to advance to quarterfinals at NRG in Houston but star Lionel Messi missed game with a leg injury
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