Down 6-1 in the 6th inning, the streaking Astros rallied for 4 runs, tied it in the 9th, and won in the 15th against the scrappy Pirates in game two of the three game set Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Read More

The Astros pulled off the four game sweep against the division leading Cardinals with a 7-3 victory on Sunday evening, making the central division race interesting with a week to play. The Astros trail by 3½ games with 7 to play. Read More

Luke Scott slammed a 3-run home run to give the Astros a 7-4 victory Saturday night at Minute Maid Park, setting off the fireworks and sending the frenzied crowd home happy, as the good guys took game three of this crucial series still hanging on in the playoff chase 4½ games behind the division leading Cardinals with 8 games to play. Read More

he Astros, clinging to a faint playoff hope, defeated the division leading Co-ards Thursday and Friday night at Minute Maid Park with identical 6-5 scores, capping each game with exciting rallies as they moved within 5.5 games of first place in the NL Central with 9 games to play. Read More

Roger Clemens pitched six shutout innings, striking out six on three hits and three walks and received run support on big hits by  Luke Scott and  Craig Biggio as the Astros took the final series with the division rival Reds, earning a 7-2 victory Wednesday. Read More

The Phillies hit four home runs, three off of starter  Wandy Rodriguez, and swept the Astros in their own backyard in the three game series, winning 6-4 on Sunday afternoon and effectively slamming the door shut on the playoff chase for the defending National League Champions. Read More