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Today's starting lineup
Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 12 batters in seven innings on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. But the Astros' ace left the game with the score tied at 2. But in the ninth, rookie Cam Smith made it a winning day with his first walk-off hit, a run-scoring single with two outs. Matt Kawahara looks at Brown's added weapon — the strikeout — and a rookie's big day.
Please scroll down for the rest of this morning's headlines.
 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
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Hunter Brown raising his strikeout rate amid brilliant first half
Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 12 in Houston's win over Minnesota and his strikeout rate is among top five in majors.
- A rookie's moment: Hunter Brown struck out 12 in seven innings but Astros didn't get the win until bottom of ninth when Cam Smith hit a two-out single. Read More
- Roster shuffle: Cooper Hummel and Luis Guillorme are called up as Jacob Melton (sprained ankle) is on injured list and Isaac Paredes deals with hamstring. Read More
Rockets / NBA
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Rockets to keep Steven Adams in first big move of offseason
Steven Adams was a key part of Houston's big lineup in playoffs against Golden State and will be returning to Rockets
Commentary / Kirk Bohls
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How Texas passed the test of winning in the SEC
Texas won eight SEC titles and two national championships in its first year in the elite league. How did the Longhorns do it? Take our quiz
College Track
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A&M earns share of NCAA men's track title with dramatic finish in 4x400 relay
In fourth place in the team standings going into final event, Texas A&M finished second in 4x400 relay to earn share of team title with USC.
Dynamo / Soccer
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Dynamo fall at home to CF Montreal
The Dynamo have lost back-to-back games by a score of 3-1 following a four-game unbeaten streak that included three wins.
Stanley Cup Final
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Panthers move to the verge of second consecutive time
Brad Marchand scored twice, Sam Bennett had his NHL playoff-leading 15th goal and the Florida Panthers moved to the verge of a second consecutive Stanley Cup title by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5.
U.S. Open
Photo by: Charlie Riedel, AP
Sam Burns holds steady on soggy Oakmont
Sam Burns has the lead in the U.S. Open on a rain-soaked Oakmont course and faces his biggest test. The 28-year-old from Louisiana has never contended in 20 previous majors.
Houston Explained / Top 50
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Wayne Graham at Texas A&M?
Wayne Graham and Rice baseball are forever tied together, but before he led the Owls, he tried to get the Houston job and after he had success, Texas A&M came calling.
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