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Houston Astros relief pitcher AJ Blubaugh tosses a new ball in the air after throwing a wild pitch to allow in a run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Astros' series ends in disaster with sweep and new injury concerns

Houston's offense went cold again while two players left with early injuries as Colorado finished its first sweep of the Astros in more than a decade.

Cristian Javier: The right-hander's early departure is another troubling sign for a rotation already without ace Hunter Brown because of injury. Read More
Jake Meyers: Houston's center fielder grabbed his right side during his first at-bat of Wednesday's game, ending his afternoon. Read More

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