Cam Smith (2 HRs, 4 RBIs) drives Astros past Padres

Rookie Cam Smith homers twice with 4 RBIs to power Astros to win over Padres

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Cam Smith homered on his first two at-bats and had a career-best four RBIs to power the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Smith connected off Kyle Hart (2-1) on a three-run homer in the second inning to put the Astros on top and added a solo shot off the lefty in the fourth that made it 5-2. San Diego's Luis Arraez, who had three hits, sent a high fastball from Bryan King into the first …

Cam Smith, Astros look ride power surge into rematch vs. Padres

Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith will remain under a microscope for the foreseeable future, with his progress at the plate and in the field a source of constant dialogue.

Houston Astros and San Diego Padres meet in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros play the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0.

Padres open road trip in Houston with 6-4 loss on rookie's big night

Rookie Cam Smith tormented the Padres Friday, homering in his first two at-bats with a career-best four RBIs as the Friars began a six-game road trip by falling to the Astros 6-4. The right fielder connected off Kyle Hart (2-1) on a three-run homer in the second inning to put the Astros on top and added a solo shot in the fourth that made it 5-2. Luis Arraez, who had three hits, sent a high fastball from Bryan King into the first row in right fi…

Cam Smith (2 HRs, 4 RBIs) drives Astros past Padres

Rookie Cam Smith clubbed a pair of home runs as the Houston Astros fended off the visiting San Diego Padres 6-4 on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series. Smith recorded the first multi-home run game for the…

Padres flood bases but fall to Astros in series opener

HOUSTON — The Padres followed the formula that has lifted them to far more wins than losses this season. They flooded the bases, giving themselves plenty of chances. They fought back. It didn’t work out this time. Two home runs…