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A six-run rally against the Pirates, all with two outs in the eighth, propelled the Astros to their unlikeliest win of the season and served as a microcosm of what they must do to salvage an ugly start. One win will not achieve that but can offer a symbolic reminder that what it will require resides in a clubhouse.

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Reid Laymance, Sports Editor

reid.laymance@houstonchronicle.com

Astros / MLB

Houston Astros Isaac Paredes (15) gets high-fives in the dugout after hitting a 2-run home run during the eighth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

'These guys don't quit'

One win will not achieve a turnaround from a disastrous start to season but can offer a symbolic reminder that Astros have what it will require.

Astros 11, Pirates 9: The Astros scored eight runs in their final two at-bats, including six in the eighth, and Josh Hader got the save. Read More
Making progress: The Astros won't put a timetable on Jose Altuve's return but he says 'everything feels great' after taking live batting practice for first time. Read More
Short start: Cristian Javier's first rehab start in his return from a shoulder strain last less than an inning. Read More

NBA Finals

Photo by: Sam Owens, San Antonio Express-News

How New York, Jalen Brunson beat San Antonio and Victor Wembanyama

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points to spark a rally as the New York Knicks surged to a win against the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Reese Atwood of the Texas Longhorns runs to base during game one of the Division I Softball Championship series against the Texas Tech Red Raiders held at Devon Park on June 3, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Photo by: Chris Swann, NCAA Photos Via Getty Images

Longhorns one win away from a repeat softball title after beating Texas Tech

Katie Stewart homered for the fourth consecutive game in the WCWS and Teagan Kavan pitched a complete game for the Longhorns.

University of Houston basketball coach Matthew Mitchell is mapping out plans for his second season.

UH women's basketball rebuild is more than adding Justice Carlton from Texas

UH coach Matthew Mitchell, entering his second season, is bringing in 10 new players after learning a lot about the Cougars.

College Football

Houston head coach Willie Fritz reacts as he holds up the Texas Bowl trophy after defeating LSU 38-35 during the Kinder’s Texas Bowl in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

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