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It was another head-scratching loss for the Astros on Wednesday against the Giants.
Framber Valdez, whose two starts before Wednesday were arguably his best of the season — seven one-run innings against the Twins, followed by a complete game in Anaheim — lasted only four innings and 59 pitches in what became a 5-3 loss.
The outing continued an uneven first half for Valdez. Of the 30 runs he has allowed this season, 18 have come in three starts. He owns a 3.99 ERA in 11 outings.
The loss finished a 3-3 road trip and Houston is at 31-38 with a day off on Thursday before facing Detroit at home on Friday. The Astros had hoped to have Kyle Tucker back by then but that appears unlikely.
The NBA lost an icon with the passing of Jerry West, the Lakers player and executive with several teams. Jonathan Feigen describes West as one of basketball's biggest giants, whether he knew it or not.
Texas A&M enters the College World Series on Saturday and will be without starting pitcher Shane Sdao, who injured his arm.
UH's first season in the Big 12 ended with last week's NCAA track championship. Joseph Duarte looks at the dozen individuals who stood out for the Cougars in their first year in the new league.
Stat of the day: 3.18. The Astros starting pitchers have a solid 3.18 ERA in their last 20 games yet the team is just 10-10 in that stretch.
 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images
Framber Valdez explains what went awry in 4-inning start vs. Giants
On the heels of two impressive outings, the left-hander encounterd mechanical issues in Wednesday's loss at Oracle Park.
- Giants 5, Astros 3: The Astros went 3-3 in the six-game California road trip.
- Delayed return: Astros optimistic that Kyle Tucker can return against Tigers from leg injury but outfielder could still need a few games in minors for rehab
- Rare Topps: The Kyle Tucker and Travis Scott card is one of just two in the series that salutes baseball players and their favorite musicians.
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Raised on the farm, Texans rookie TE Cade Stover brings unbridled toughness
Quarterback C.J. Stroud was thrilled when Houston drafted his former Ohio State teammate in this year's fourth round.
NBA
Photo by: Lisa Blumenfeld, TNS
Feigen: Jerry West one of basketball's biggest giants, whether he knew it or not
An all-time-great guard whose résumé included eight NBA championships as a player, executive or adviser, plus an Olympic gold medal, never lost his passion for the game.
- Celtics 106, Mavericks 99: Boston used a pair of big runs — 23-8 in the first half, 20-5 in the second half — to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
UH
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Dynamic dozen: UH's top individual athletes in first year of Big 12 membership
Across a range of sports, the Cougars had no shortage of outstanding performances while competing in their new conference.
College Baseball
Photo by: Meredith Seaver, Associated Press
Aggies starter Shane Sdao to miss CWS with arm injury
The sophomore star out of Lake Creek suffered an arm injury early in Game 2 of a super regional.
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