Phillies win again as wild-card chase shocks fans
The Phillies clinch the NL East and enter the playoffs after a dramatic finish left Padres and Rockies to decide the last wild-card slot. Jake Peavy aims to outpitch Josh Fogg at Coors Field as Mets’ late fade opened the door. Ryan Howard celebrates as Kalas salutes, while Phillies fans remember past collapses and returns to postseason.
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The Week's Games Schedule Highlights
The Woodlands faces Sterling in water polo at 5 30 p.m. High school and junior high football see Baytown Channelview Cedar Bayou C.E. King North Shore Gentry Highlands Cunningham Timberwood and other matchups at 4 30 or 5 p.m. Liberty plays Barbers Hill in tennis. New England travels to Cincinnati for a pro football showdown at 7 30 p.m.
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Sports editor contact details for Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun asks readers with questions or ideas for sports stories to reach sports editor Dave Rogers by phone at 281-425-8031 or via email at sports@baytownsun.com.
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Lee Lions overwhelm Kingwood with 38 point win in district opener
Jarvis Moore survived a car crash and Lee High School routed Kingwood 38 0 in the District 21 5A opener. Lee rolled 411 yards as Adam Rivera Octavio Torres and Michael Mahan fueled the attack while the defense limited Kingwood to four first downs and 96 yards. The Ganders now 2 2 face crosstown rival Sterling at Stallworth Stadium in The Game Friday at 7 30 p m. Moore ran for 132 yards on 21 carries and boosted an offense that had struggled earlier.
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Biggio Ends Astros Career With 3-0 Victory
Craig Biggio, retiring after 20 seasons with Houston, doubled and scored in the first as the Astros beat the Braves 3-0 before a Minute Maid Park crowd. The 41-year-old star received standing ovations and fought tears while personal messages from his three children played on the scoreboard.
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Biggio bids farewell as Astros salute a franchise icon
Craig Biggio tipped his cap at Minute Maid Park and was saluted by Astros fans including Raytonians. Since debuting in 1988 as a catcher, he remained a pillar with Jeff Bagwell, earning league respect for grit and talent. Baytown’s Noel Chapa notes Biggio retires while still strong, missing his intensity and famous dirty helmet.
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Falcons Top Texans 26 16 In Vickless Falcons Win
Matt Schaub faced his old team but Houston settled for three Kris Brown field goals and a 35 yard Andre Davis TD. The Texans fell to 2-2 while Atlanta earned their first win without Michael Vick, who sits amid a dog fighting case.
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Romo Scramble Pushes Cowboys Past Rams in Halftime Spark
Tony Romo recovered a botched snap and sprinted 33 yards to spark Dallas to a 35-7 win over the Rams. He then threw multiple TD passes as the Cowboys dominated. Coach Wade Phillips called the play a planned trick, noting the Staubach-like run helped turn momentum at halftime.
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