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Today's starting lineup
We've been teased a few times this season by the Astros. But maybe, just maybe, there's a chance they start making a run. Jose Altuve is back, and Hunter Brown could be next. Isaac Paredes is starting to warm up, and the next few series a very winnable. It started with a 5-1 win over the Athletics. Stay tuned.
Please scroll down for the rest of this morning’s headlines.
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Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Michael Wyke, AP Photo/Michael Wyke
Issac Paredes shows signs of getting hot for Astros. 'He can carry our team'
Isaac Paredes has four homers and 12 RBIs in his last eight games at a time when Astros offense is getting back missing pieces.
- Astros 5, Athletics 1: With Jose Altuve and Josh Hader back, Astros start a stretch of winnable games with a 5-1 decision over Athletics. Read More
- 'We need him': Jose Altuve is back and starting with the Astros after being injured on May 16 on a swing that strained his left oblique muscle. Read More
- Next start? Hunter Brown has made three rehab starts in the minors and the Astros are considering his next start in the majors but don't want to rush their ace. Read More
- Court case: Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve packed up his Hedwig Village home and moved following a 2023 break-in that led to the arrests of five people. One of them was sentenced to 22 years Friday. Read More
NBA Finals
Photo by: Sam Owens, San Antonio Express-News
Wembanyama, Spurs drop Game 2 thriller
After falling in a 2-0 hole at home, the Spurs will have to make history to win an NBA championship
High School Baseball
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Lake Creek falls to Aledo in baseball state championship game
Lake Creek and Aledo are set to battle for the UIL Class 5A Division I baseball state championship.
- New time: Tomball vs. Memorial game time pushed back due to inclement weather issues at UIL state baseball championships. Read More
College Baseball
Longhorns can't count on history against Oregon in baseball super regional
Oregon may not have the NCAA history that Texas does but Longhorns see a lot of themselves in the Ducks
World Cup
Christian Pulisic finds the net and gains confidence for U.S. ahead of World Cup
The U.S. plays a friendly with Germany on Saturday in last match before World Cup, and Christian Pulisic's confidence is a key.
- Argentina: The world champions are making a few changes to protect their injured players against Honduras with World Cup coming soon. Read More
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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