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Brian McTaggart

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⚾️23rd season as Astros beat reporter (since 2004, '09 for https://t.co/OvZbskZBxh) @UHouston grad🐾 @CelticFC fan. I grew up in Pasadena, Texas.

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Great baserunning by Gunnar Henderson, scoring from second on this roller to second base.

Great baserunning by Gunnar Henderson, scoring from second on this roller to second base.

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Yordan Alvarez wallops a 2-run, walk-off homer to lead the Astros to a stunning 10-8 come-from-behind win over the Rays and sent Daikin Park into a frenzy. He went 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBIs. Alvarez has his MVP moment.

Yordan Alvarez wallops a 2-run, walk-off homer to lead the Astros to a stunning 10-8 come-from-behind win over the Rays and sent Daikin Park into a frenzy. He went 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBIs. Alvarez has his MVP moment.

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Jake Meyers with a nice diving catch to rob Torkelson of a hit

Jake Meyers with a nice diving catch to rob Torkelson of a hit

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Carlos Correa making tremendous plays at SS behind Lance McCullers Jr. like it's 2017

Carlos Correa making tremendous plays at SS behind Lance McCullers Jr. like it's 2017

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July 4 rockets at Daikin Park, courtesy of Yordan Alvarez. That's No. 28.

July 4 rockets at Daikin Park, courtesy of Yordan Alvarez. That's No. 28.

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Yordan Alvarez hits No. 25. He's on a pace for 50.

Yordan Alvarez hits No. 25. He's on a pace for 50.

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Cam Smith with a 97.1 mph throw from right field to get Rodriguez at the plate.

Cam Smith with a 97.1 mph throw from right field to get Rodriguez at the plate.

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At 117.8 mph, this is the second-hardest hit ball of Alvarez's career. He hit one 117.9 mph in his rookie season of 2019.

At 117.8 mph, this is the second-hardest hit ball of Alvarez's career. He hit one 117.9 mph in his rookie season of 2019.

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Want to see Alvarez hit a 418-foot double? Yeah, you do

Want to see Alvarez hit a 418-foot double? Yeah, you do

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A 417-foot fly out by Christian Walker that would have been a home run in 25 parks

A 417-foot fly out by Christian Walker that would have been a home run in 25 parks

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Amazing catch by Dubón, who ran 130 feet to catch this Urias fly ball before a nasty crash into the wall. Dubón was down for a few minutes before walking off under his own power. Many of his teammates and manager Joe Espada went to check him out.

Amazing catch by Dubón, who ran 130 feet to catch this Urias fly ball before a nasty crash into the wall. Dubón was down for a few minutes before walking off under his own power. Many of his teammates and manager Joe Espada went to check him out.

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Hunter Brown says "Wow" at this slick double play turn to end the 5th

Hunter Brown says "Wow" at this slick double play turn to end the 5th

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Jeremy Peña calls game. The Silver Boot stays in Houston.

Jeremy Peña calls game. The Silver Boot stays in Houston.

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Brendan Rodgers, who won the Gold Glove at second base in the NL in 2022, makes a fine play.

Brendan Rodgers, who won the Gold Glove at second base in the NL in 2022, makes a fine play.

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Joe Espada, who’s from Puerto Rico, said Bad Bunny’s halftime show at the Super Bowl was “phenomenal.”

Joe Espada, who’s from Puerto Rico, said Bad Bunny’s halftime show at the Super Bowl was “phenomenal.”

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Here's the terrific double play that ended the game.

Here's the terrific double play that ended the game.

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First leadoff homer by an Astros player in 2026 is Brice Matthews.

First leadoff homer by an Astros player in 2026 is Brice Matthews.

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Zach Cole gets tested right way in Atlanta. He passed.

Zach Cole gets tested right way in Atlanta. He passed.

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Tatsuya Imai vs. Jose Altuve

Tatsuya Imai vs. Jose Altuve

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Do you want to see Alvarez go 455 feet for his 200th career homer? Yeah, you do.

Do you want to see Alvarez go 455 feet for his 200th career homer? Yeah, you do.

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No. 31 for Alvarez goes 425 feet.

No. 31 for Alvarez goes 425 feet.

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Carlos Correa's first homer with the Astros since 2021 traveled 411 feet with a 109.5 mph exit velocity

Carlos Correa's first homer with the Astros since 2021 traveled 411 feet with a 109.5 mph exit velocity

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Carlos Correa's relay throw to the plate for an out was 91.8 mph

Carlos Correa's relay throw to the plate for an out was 91.8 mph

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Brice Matthews was shaken up, but is staying in the game after crashing into the wall

Brice Matthews was shaken up, but is staying in the game after crashing into the wall

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For all the criticism the Altuve gets as a baserunner, he won the game with this. The Astros beat the Angels, 5-4, in 10 innings.

For all the criticism the Altuve gets as a baserunner, he won the game with this. The Astros beat the Angels, 5-4, in 10 innings.

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Carlos Correa said he will need a 6-to-8-month recovery following upcoming tendon surgery on his left ankle.

Carlos Correa said he will need a 6-to-8-month recovery following upcoming tendon surgery on his left ankle.

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Yordan Alvarez's 19th homer goes 428 feet to straightaway center. He's more than halfway to his career high of 37, and it's May.

Yordan Alvarez's 19th homer goes 428 feet to straightaway center. He's more than halfway to his career high of 37, and it's May.

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Brendan Rodgers was surprised to be non-tendered by the Rockies, but when he saw Jose Altuve was moving to left field, he called his agent, Scott Boras, to see if he could get in the 2B mix in Houston. He drove down from his Florida home this morning.

Brendan Rodgers was surprised to be non-tendered by the Rockies, but when he saw Jose Altuve was moving to left field, he called his agent, Scott Boras, to see if he could get in the 2B mix in Houston. He drove down from his Florida home this morning.

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Correa: “I’m not a GM, but I know that only four infielders can play at a time.”

Correa: “I’m not a GM, but I know that only four infielders can play at a time.”

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What a catch by Cam Smith

What a catch by Cam Smith

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Taylor Trammell said he had a chip on shoulder against his former team.

Taylor Trammell said he had a chip on shoulder against his former team.

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Imai throws in the bullpen

Imai throws in the bullpen

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Cavan Biggio on joining the Astros: "The colors are a little different, but the meaning is still the same. It's definitely a little bit more special wearing it as a player than, say, a bat boy."

Cavan Biggio on joining the Astros: "The colors are a little different, but the meaning is still the same. It's definitely a little bit more special wearing it as a player than, say, a bat boy."

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Jose Altuve called his mad dash home a bad play with a good result

Jose Altuve called his mad dash home a bad play with a good result

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An emotional Joey Loperfido said saying goodbye to Houston and his teammates and coaches is difficult

An emotional Joey Loperfido said saying goodbye to Houston and his teammates and coaches is difficult

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Carlos Correa doesn’t want injuries to bean an excuse. “Our failures are because we’re playing shitty baseball.”

Carlos Correa doesn’t want injuries to bean an excuse. “Our failures are because we’re playing shitty baseball.”

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Disaster for the Astros. The inning should have ended, but Javier's night ends instead.

Disaster for the Astros. The inning should have ended, but Javier's night ends instead.

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