Astros rally past Pirates for second straight win
Houston trails 4-0 before a big fifth inning, Lance Berkman ties it with a three run double and Jeff Kent delivers the go ahead RBI as the Astros beat Pittsburgh 7-5. Kent left after seventh with a sore pinkie but stayed in the game. Kirk Bullinger earned the win in relief and Octavio Dotel notched his 14th save. Pirates drop to four straight losses as Josh Fogg allowed five runs in four plus innings.
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Bayou Bowl: Texas All-Stars Defeat Louisiana 18-15
In Baytown the second Bayou Bowl ended with the Texas All-Stars edging Louisiana 18 to 15. Lee's Charles Godfrey shifted to cornerback and contributed three tackles and a pass breakup while key blocks and catches from teammates aided the Texas attack. Louisiana narrowed the gap late as tempers flared and the game concluded with Texas clinging to the win.
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Lee Pounds La Porte In Two Softball Doubleheader Wins
Lee Connie Mack squad swept a Monday doubleheader at La Porte. In the opener Ganders won 14-7 as Jesse Husband threw a complete game. James Toler homered, Carlos Cienfuegos went 3 for 4, and Kyle Bieschke was 4 for 4. In the nightcap Lee prevailed 8-1 behind three strong innings by Toler and a Cienfuegos homer.
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Gamecocks blast LSU and Titans edge Hurricanes in CWS action
Cal State Fullerton beat Miami 6-3 as Ricky Romero pitched a nine hitter and Felipe Garcia went 4-for-4 to boost the Titans to 44-21 and a seven game win streak. Miami’s 13 game streak ends as J D Cockroft struggles in the loss.
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Rockets face trade talk sending Francis for McGrady
Houston explores a possible trade of Steve Francis to Orlando for Tracy McGrady. The deal could include Kelvin Cato Cuttino Mobley and Juwan Howard, with contingencies and salary cap moves tied to Tuesday's expansion draft. Francis says he wants Houston to keep building a winner.
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