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Astros let late chance slip away vs. Brewers

The Astros loaded the bases with no one out in the eighth inning, but were unable to plate a run, sealing a 5-2 defeat to the Brewers on Wednesday.   Wrap >
     Abercrombie's RBI single     Blum's RBI single      Blum's strong throw

Photo: Wandy Rodriguez took the loss, yielding three runs over 5 1/3 innings.  (AP)
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All-You-Can-Eat Thursdays at Minute Maid Park

Be sure to purchase tickets to All-You-Can-Eat Thursdays at Minute Maid Park this season. Great food and Astros baseball -- a winning combination!   Buy today >
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Blum closing in on guarantee for next season

Geoff Blum is close to having his '09 contract vested, needing one plate appearance, which could come vs. the Mets in Friday's 6:10 p.m. CT opener.   Preview >
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Photo: Geoff Blum has six homers and 19 RBIs over his past 19 games.  (Morry Gash/AP)
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On a hot streak, Moehler looking to improve

Despite a personal five-game winning streak, Astros righty Brian Moehler has recently felt uncomfortable on the mound, and he's working to correct that.   Full story >
  •  Moehler's profile  •  'Yaz' on Cooper's mind  •  Astros claim infielder Castillo

Photo: Brian Moehler is 3-0 with a 2.38 ERA over four starts in August.  (Darren Hauck/AP)
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Head Back to School in style with the Astros Shop

Need a new Astros backpack? Want to impress your math teacher by taking advantage of great deals? Our Back to School celebration has you covered.   More >
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Wigginton named NL co-Player of the Week

Ty Wigginton has won the NL co-Player of the Week -- with Johan Santana -- after hitting four homers and 11 RBIs while playing left field for the Astros.   Full story >
  •  Wigginton's bio  •  Come to Minute Maid Park  •  Get Astros gear  •  MLB.TV

Photo: Ty Wigginton had never started in the outfield before this season.  (Getty Images)
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