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The Astros wrapped up a sweep of the Orioles with a similar formula to Saturday's win: Get a solid seven innings from their starter (this time, Framber Valdez) and get an early lead (four runs in the first).
The sweep leaves the Astros at 38-40 with a chance of reaching .500 by the season's halfway mark. Matt Kawahara looks at three things we learned from the sweep of Baltimore, which had been one of the AL's hottest teams.
Texas A&M will play in the final game of the college baseball season as the Aggies go for their first national title against Tennessee. The Volunteers forced a Game 3 with a pair of late two-run homers. It was A&M's first loss of the postseason.
At the Olympic swimming trials, Sugar Land's Simone Manuel added an exclamation point to her comeback with a win in the 50-meter freestyle. Manuel will be competing in her third Olympics in Paris and compete in two events.
The NBA draft will be over two days this year. In addition to its pick at No. 3, the Rockets also have the 44th pick, which will come on Thursday. Jonathan Feigen looks at 10 possibilities.
NRG hosts another Copa América game on Monday as Colombia plays Paraguay. On Saturday, Mexico beat Jamaica at NRG. It was a chance for Mexico's fans to show off their pride and a taste of what Houston can expect in 2026 World Cup.
Stat of the day: 26-16. The Astros' record since May 8 when they were 12-24. If they play at the same pace for the rest of the season, they will finish with 90 wins.
 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
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What we learned from Houston's sweep of Orioles
Jeremy Peña's rebound, a rotation plagued by injuries and the platoon at first base are key points for Astros who have won five in a row.
- Astros 8, Orioles 1: The Astros amassed 15 hits in Sunday's finale to back a steady effort from Framber Valdez, who held the Orioles to one run over seven innings.
- Another injury: Victor Caratini could miss several weeks with hip injury.
- Early diagnosis: Jake Bloss will not throw until the shoulder inflammation subsides.
College Baseball
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It's down to one game for Texas A&M
Top-ranked Tennessee hit a pair of 2-run homers to rally past the Aggies and force a Game 3 in the CWS.
Rockets / NBA Draft
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Rockets' options with No. 44 pick in second round
A look at 10 players the Rockets could consider with the 44th overall pick.
Olympics
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Simone Manuel adds a win in 50 freestyle to complete Olympic comeback
Sugar Land's Simone Manuel, making a comeback from overtraining syndrome, will go to Paris in two events
- Speeding on: Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek and Fred Kerley finished 1-2-3 in the 100 at the U.S. track trials to qualify for Paris.
Soccer
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The heartbeat of Mexico is on display at NRG in Copa América
In a preview of passion that fans will bring to Houston in 2026 World Cup, Mexico's pride and culture on display in Copa América.
- U.S. 2, Bolivia 0: Christian Pulisic scored as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in their Copa América opener.
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