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Tag Archives: Astros

Houston family, businesses benefit from World Series run
Business / Featured / Lifestyle / U.S. News

Houston family, businesses benefit from World Series run

Posted on 11/02/17 by micaiahjohnson

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros’ victorious World Series run has not only given an emotional boost to a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. It has provided an economic lift as well. And for one Houston family, the journey to a championship provided them with a way to financially help their grandparents rebuild after … Continue reading →

Astros win 1st World Series crown, top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7
Sports

Astros win 1st World Series crown, top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7

Posted on 11/02/17 by pettisdancy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7. Playing for a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, and … Continue reading →

Altuve wins batting title, Astros beat Red Sox 4-3
Sports

Altuve wins batting title, Astros beat Red Sox 4-3

Posted on 10/02/17 by jacobismith

BOSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve ran away with the AL batting title. The AL West race wasn’t any closer. Altuve coasted to his third AL batting crown despite going hitless in two at-bats and the Houston Astros rallied for their 101st win on Sunday, cruising into the playoffs with a 4-3 victory over Boston in … Continue reading →

Astros use 2 homers to beat Royals for 11th straight win
Celebrities / Featured / Games / Sports / TV

Astros use 2 homers to beat Royals for 11th straight win

Posted on 06/06/17 by nicholaswyche

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Astros scored early and late to keep up their winning ways. Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run homer, Brian McCann had a two-run shot and the Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Monday night for their 11th straight win. It’s the longest winning streak in the majors … Continue reading →

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