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Today's starting lineup
The Astros are starting to see the impact of Jeremy Peña on their lineup. Houston has scored five or more runs in five of its past seven games; it did that twice in its first 21 games this month. Peña is 9-for-25 in that stretch with three home runs, nine runs scored and seven RBIs, his fingerprints visible all over Houston's 9-2 win over the Brewers on Saturday.
Please scroll down for the rest of this morning’s headlines.
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Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren, Associated Press
Jeremy Peña's return has given Astros a jolt
Jeremy Peña has missed a lot of time this year, but now that he's back, his bat, glove and hustle has sparked the Astros, and all that was evident in the win against the Brewers.
- Astros 9, Brewers 2: The Astros got homers from Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker but also timely hitting from Jake Meyers, Isaac Paredes and Taylor Trammel to win. Read More
- Encouraging news: Jose Altuve may not need a rehab assignment in the minor leagues and is recovering well from an oblique strain. Read More
NBA Playoffs
Photo by: Sam Owens, San Antonio Express-News
The Spurs beat Thunder in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals
With Victor Wembanyama at the fore, the Spurs take down the defending champions in Game 7
High School Softball
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Katy wins first state softball title since 2019 and is positioned for more
Freshman pitcher Haley Schmitt and sophomore Abby Eldridge lead Katy over Forney for Class 6A Division II title.
- Pearland 6, Waco Midway 3: Pitcher Madelyn Guzman throws complete game and gets Pearland out of trouble in the bottom of the seventh for state title over Waco Midway. Read More
College Baseball
Longhorns keep hitting homers but Jim Schlossnagle is talking defense
The Longhorns have scored 35 runs in first two NCAA games but it's their defense that has Jim Schlossnagle smiling.
- USC 19, Lamar 6: A day after nearly upsetting Texas A&M in the College Station regional, Lamar was routed by USC, ending the Cardinals' season and sending coach Will Davis to Houston. Read More
- Texas A&M 17, Texas State 2: The Aggies are the only unbeaten team in the College Station regional and await the winner of USC-Texas State on Sunday. Read More
World Cup
U.S. men's soccer coach bets big on his ‘pack of wolves’
The U.S. roster that Mauricio Pochettino is one of 'hunger and ambition' to drive Americans in World Cup
Boxing
O'Shaquie Foster wins decision over Raymond Ford
O'Shaquie Foster outboxed Raymond Ford to retain his WBC junior lightweight title in a fight between two Houston boxers. Then, Foster and Shakur Stevenson exchanged heated words in the ring.
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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