Jason Castro

Angels fall to Astros, 5-0, for fifth straight loss

2013-04-12 23:56:00

Just when it looked as if the Angels couldn't sink any lower, they hit rock bottom with a thud Friday in a 5-0 loss to the Houston Astros. These are the same Astros who lost 213 games the last two seasons; the same Astros whose $22-million payroll is...

Royals lose to Astros, 6-5

2013-05-20 20:11:00

Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. The Astros trailed by one in the fourth inning before Dominguez launched his fourth homer of the...

Latest Pennsylvania sports

2013-05-18 21:56:15

SUNDAY, MAY 19: Major League Baseball: Houston at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m. National Hockey League: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. REDS-PHILLIES Votto, Arroyo lead Reds over Phillies PHILADELPHIA (AP) —...

Rangers sweep Astros despite some missing pieces

2013-05-13 06:24:03

They didn't have Ian Kinsler or Nelson Cruz in the lineup, and starter Nick Tepesch entered with an 8.44 ERA over his last two starts. That didn't slow the Texas Rangers, though, or help the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon. Every Rangers starter...

Rangers power past Astros

2013-05-11 00:00:00

HOUSTON _ Everybody knows the state of the Houston Astros. They are an organization in rebuilding mode, one that has a total payroll less than what a few of the game's superstars make in a season. But the Texas Rangers were well aware of the trap that...

Kimberly McBroom's Blog

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...

Yankees finish April with 7-4 win over Astros

2013-04-30 20:00:00

NEW YORK -- Hiroki Kuroda settled down after some early struggles with his command and pitched seven innings for his fourth straight win and the New York Yankees concluded April with a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Kuroda (4-1)...

Indians 5, Astros 4: Tribe earns series win thanks to solo home runs, timely defense

2013-04-22 04:54:02

After walloping the Astros 19-6 Saturday night, the Indians were back to struggling on Sunday. But to struggle and win is fun, so the Tribe was all smiles after slipping past the Astros 5-4 on four home runs with nobody on base, a critical play by...

Your Morning Phil: Sale, Jackson, Castillo

2013-04-03 05:34:00

Talking baseball while wondering if Mark Cuban is serious about the Mavericks drafting Brittney Griner. 1. When Yu Darvish went out to work the ninth inning last night in Houston, he was facing three hitters who were looking for their first hits of the...

Cain tosses 1st perfect game in Giants history

2012-06-13 22:48:00

SAN FRANCISCO -- With the help of several outstanding defensive plays, Matt Cain threw the first perfect game in Giants franchise history Wednesday, striking out a career-high 14 batters as San Francisco blanked the Houston Astros 10-0. Cain's gem was...

Harrison's hit in 12th lifts Pirates

2012-05-13 17:09:00

PITTSBURGH (AP) — After four hours in the rain and with his team down to its fourth first baseman, Josh Harrison wasn’t going to be patient. With the winning run at second and two outs in the bottom of the 12th at soggy PNC Park, Harrison...

Astros' trio of triples help trip up Nationals

2012-04-19 20:31:00

The Houston Astros set a franchise record by hitting three triples in a five-run first inning, backing starter Bud Norris with a season-high 17 hits on the way to an 11-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night. Norris pitched six innings...

Why:In his first start of the season, Rangers starter Yu Darvish threw 8 2/3 perfect innings against the Astros in Houston in a 7-0 win for Texas. The 26-year-old Darvish struck out 14 batters in the game.

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Cubs baserunner Welington Castillo is tagged out by Astros catcher Jason Castro on a play at the plate.

2012-09-10 00:00:00

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Tabata, left, is tagged out by Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Friday.

2012-05-11 20:46:00