US EditionJose Altuve Homers and Framber Valdez Tosses Six Shutout Innings in Astros’ 2-0 Win over Cubs
- In Houston on Sunday, the Astros shut out the Cubs 2-0, with Altuve's homer and Valdez's six scoreless innings clinching the series.
- Houston’s victory stemmed from Valdez’s six scoreless innings, Altuve’s crucial homer, and relief from Abreu and Hader, highlighting strong pitching and timely hitting.
- Analysis shows Valdez struck out six over six scoreless innings, while the Cubs managed only six hits and went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
- The Astros' 2-0 win clinched the weekend series and maintained their 6.5-game AL West lead, according to sources, with standings unaffected directly by this game’s result.
- Next, the Astros will visit the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game series starting Tuesday evening at Wrigley Field.
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Astros finish homestand by blanking Cubs
HOUSTON — Framber Valdez produced his fourth scoreless start of the season and Jose Altuve homered with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning as the Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series with…
Putting Cubs' shaky two weeks in perspective
The Cubs have led the National League Central by as many as 6 ½ games this season, but the Brewers and Cardinals have made up ground the last week and a half, as the Cubs have hit some rough terrain.By the end of Sunday, after the Cubs’ 2-0 loss to the Astros, the Brewers (47-37) and Cardinals (47-38) had pulled to within two and 2 ½ games back of the Cubs (49-35), respectively.“You want to have urgency every time you come to the ballpark,” righ…
Jose Altuve homers and Framber Valdez tosses six shutout innings in Astros’ 2-0 win over Cubs
HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and Framber Valdez tossed six shutout innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Sunday. Altuve’s 13th home run of the season broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning. It was his first extra base hit in 34 at bats and the Astros' only extra base hit of the game. Valdez (9-4) struck out six while allowing five hits and two walks. Only one man reached third base against him. He exit…
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Astros finish homestand with another shutout, blanking Cubs
Framber Valdez produced his fourth scoreless start of the season and Jose Altuve homered with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning as the host Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series with the…
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