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Today's starting lineup
The Astros returned home with some momentum after a strong road trip. But a lack of relief and situational hitting let Houston down to start its homestand Friday night. The Astros failed to hold a late lead and couldn't score with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, dooming them to a 10-inning loss to the Brewers. A big culprit in the defeat was Bryan Abreu's continued struggles with control, this time in a leverage situation.
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Greg Rajan, Weekend Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren, Associated Press
Struggles continue
Bryan Abreu had a stretch where he was one of the most reliable relievers in baseball. That hasn't been the case in 2026, and the decision to use him in another big spot came back to bite the Astros again Friday.
- Brewers 5, Astros 4 (10): Bryan Abreu couldn't hold an eighth-inning lead and the Astros failed to score with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth en route to a loss in extras. Read More
- Hunter Brown: The Astros ace’s velocity looks to be all the way back as he works his way back from a shoulder strain, hitting 99 mph in Friday’s rehab start. Read More
- Cristian Javier: The right-hander faced live hitters for the first time since suffering a shoulder sprain in April as more injured Astros get set for their return. Read More
College Baseball
Photo by: Aaron E. Martinez, Austin American-Statesman
Future is now
Anthony Pack Jr. hit three home runs, a Texas postseason record, and drove in five runs as the Longhorns shellacked overmatched Holy Cross to open the Austin regional.
- Texas A&M 7, Lamar 5: The Cardinals, led by new UH coach Will Davis, couldn't hold a five-run lead as the Aggies chipped away before taking the lead in the late innings. Read More
NBA Playoffs
Photo by: Sam Owens, San Antonio Express-News
It was bound to happen
A Spurs-Thunder Game 7 clash always seemed inevitable. Now it's here tonight in Oklahoma City with a berth in the NBA Finals at stake.
Women's College World Series
Staying alive
Teagan Kavan's third career shutout at the WCWS eliminated Mississippi State and ensured Texas' national title defense will continue for at least another game.
Softball: Class 5A Division II
Sweet repeat
Lake Creek won its second state softball title in a row with a win over Brewer, making it four championships in five years for the Lions.
Softball: Class 5A Division I
Perfect ending
Junior Macie Bryant struck out nine in throwing a perfect game and Barbers Hill got a walk-off grand slam from Maddie Ray to beat Aledo and win the Class 5A Division I state title.
Softball: Class 4A Division II
Four times the fun
Behind MVP Bayleigh Taylor, Liberty shut out Brock to win the Panthers' fourth state softball title since 2018.
Boxing
Local beef
It should be a good one tonight at Fertitta Center with O'Shaquie Foster and Raymond Ford, who both live and train in Houston, going after each other ahead of their world title fight.
Houston High Schools
Who are Houston’s top high school athletes and coaches?
The Houston Chronicle is launching its inaugural Athlete of the Year polls, featuring 12 nominees for Boys Athlete of the Year, 12 nominees for Girls Athlete of the Year and 12 nominees for Coach.
- Community All-Star voting: The Community All-Star Award honors athletes who demonstrate leadership, service and character both within their teams and beyond. Read More
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