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Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros beat Chicago 7-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer as AL West-leading Houston extended its winning streak to five games. The Astros scored four runs in the third off Cubs starter Cade Horton (3-2), with Jose Altuve scoring on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini before Diaz capped the inning with his 377-foot shot to left-center. Smith, a first-round draft selection by Chicago last year was acquired by the Astros in the offseason as part of the deal for Kyle Tucker, extended Houston's lead to 7-0 in the fourth with his home run off the left field façade, his sixth of the season. Smith had two hits and scored two runs. Walter (1-1), a 28-year-old left-hander, allowed one run on four hits with five strikeouts. Josh Hader got the final out for his 22nd save. Jeremy Peña exited in the fifth with left rib soreness. He was hit by a pitch in his left side in the second. There was no immediate word on the extent of his injury. Nico Hoerner hit a solo home run in the fifth, and Matt Shaw added a two-run double in the seventh and an RBI double in the ninth for NL Central-leading Chicago. Horton allowed seven runs on eight hits with four walks in four innings. Tucker was hitless in his return to Houston. He kept the game scoreless in the first, throwing Isaac Paredes out at the plate to end the frame. Key moment Hader inducing a lineout to center by Ian Happ to end it with Tucker, representing the tying run, on deck. Key stat Houston has its second five-game winning streak for the month of June, and improved to an MLB-best 18-6 this month. Up next Cubs RHP Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA) starts the second game of the three-game series Saturday. Lance McCullers Jr. (1-2, 4.91) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and start for Houston. ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
an hour ago
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- Fox Sports
Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros beat Chicago 7-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer as AL West-leading Houston extended its winning streak to five games. The Astros scored four runs in the third off Cubs starter Cade Horton (3-2), with Jose Altuve scoring on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini before Diaz capped the inning with his 377-foot shot to left-center. Smith, a first-round draft selection by Chicago last year was acquired by the Astros in the offseason as part of the deal for Kyle Tucker, extended Houston's lead to 7-0 in the fourth with his home run off the left field façade, his sixth of the season. Smith had two hits and scored two runs. Walter (1-1), a 28-year-old left-hander, allowed one run on four hits with five strikeouts. Josh Hader got the final out for his 22nd save. Jeremy Pena exited in the fifth with left rib soreness. He was hit by a pitch in his left side in the second. There was no immediate word on the extent of his injury. Nico Hoerner hit a solo home run in the fifth, and Matt Shaw added a two-run double in the seventh and an RBI double in the ninth for NL Central-leading Chicago. Horton allowed seven runs on eight hits with four walks in four innings. Tucker was hitless in his return to Houston. He kept the game scoreless in the first, throwing Isaac Paredes out at the plate to end the frame. Key moment Hader inducing a lineout to center by Ian Happ to end it with Tucker, representing the tying run, on deck. Key stat Houston has its second five-game winning streak for the month of June, and improved to an MLB-best 18-6 this month. Up next Cubs RHP Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA) starts the second game of the three-game series Saturday. Houston has not named a starter. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
an hour ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros beat Chicago 7-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer as AL West-leading Houston extended its winning streak to five games. The Astros scored four runs in the third off Cubs starter Cade Horton (3-2), with Jose Altuve scoring on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini before Diaz capped the inning with his 377-foot shot to left-center. Smith, a first-round draft selection by Chicago last year was acquired by the Astros in the offseason as part of the deal for Kyle Tucker, extended Houston's lead to 7-0 in the fourth with his home run off the left field façade, his sixth of the season. Smith had two hits and scored two runs. Walter (1-1), a 28-year-old left-hander, allowed one run on four hits with five strikeouts. Josh Hader got the final out for his 22nd save. Jeremy Peña exited in the fifth with left rib soreness. He was hit by a pitch in his left side in the second. There was no immediate word on the extent of his injury. Nico Hoerner hit a solo home run in the fifth, and Matt Shaw added a two-run double in the seventh and an RBI double in the ninth for NL Central-leading Chicago. Horton allowed seven runs on eight hits with four walks in four innings. Tucker was hitless in his return to Houston. He kept the game scoreless in the first, throwing Isaac Paredes out at the plate to end the frame. Key moment Hader inducing a lineout to center by Ian Happ to end it with Tucker, representing the tying run, on deck. Key stat Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Houston has its second five-game winning streak for the month of June, and improved to an MLB-best 18-6 this month. Up next Cubs RHP Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA) starts the second game of the three-game series Saturday. Houston has not named a starter. ___ AP MLB:
USA Today
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- USA Today
Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Delivers up to $300 in Bonus Bets or $1000 in No Sweat Bets
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New bettors in all states (except New York) can choose the classic Fanatics Sportsbook welcome offer that gives you access to as much as $1,000 in No Sweat Bets over 10 days. New bettors playing in New York, meanwhile, have a sweet offer of their own: They get to play one 100% profit-boost token each day for 10 straight days. Since the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 — ending 108 years of agony for their massive fan base — they've struggled to build a team strong enough to get back to that point. But between shrewd trades for prospects (hello, likely All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong) and shrewd trades for superstars about to hit free agency (hello, likely All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker, whom they acquired from the Astros), they've built a squad that leads the NL Central and could challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers if their starting pitching solidifies. Anyway, if you check the Fanatics Sportsbook app — one of the nation's best sports betting apps — you'll see the Cubs are an intriguing +1200 to win the World Series while the Astros are next in line at +1400. If you'd rather play on this weekend's games, you'll discover hundreds of ways to play on any MLB contest. To start playing, it takes just two minutes to capitalize on one of the lowest-risk, highest-reward sportsbook promos in the nation. Tap the nearby BET NOW button to trigger the Fanatics Sportsbook promo and collect your share of bonus bets, No Sweat Bets or profit-boost tokens. Fanatics Sportsbook Promo: Score Up to $300 Bonus or $1000 in No Sweat Bets There's no soccer Friday, but the FIFA Club World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup hit the knockout stage this weekend with some big matches. The World Cup's Round of 16 features a doozy early Sunday with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami facing PSG in Atlanta. On Sunday evening in Gold Cup quarterfinal action, the United States takes on Costa Rica. Click the Soccer tab to access the latest odds on everything, including the Quick Bets. Did you notice the last game on the list? It's the first time Indiana's Caitlin Clark and Dallas' Paige Bueckers play each other as pros — and the WNBA surely hope it's the first of many times. There's just one catch: the Wings aren't good right now and the Fever are still figuring out how to be a contender. Nonetheless, it's a worthy wagering opportunity on the league's last two No. 1 overall picks. Looking ahead to Saturday night for a moment, UFC 317 features two title fights — including a clash between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira for the vacated lightweight title. (Remember, Islam Makhachev is headed up to welterweight.) Anyway, Topuria is ranked No. 3 on UFC's toughest pound-for-pound list while Oliveira stands 13th. Click the UFC tab to get the latest odds on every UFC 317 fight. 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NBC Sports
16-06-2025
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- NBC Sports
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. sidelined with sprained foot, rookie Ryan Gusto to start
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right foot Monday before his scheduled start against the Athletics. The move, which is retroactive to Friday, comes after McCullers made seven starts this year in his return after missing two full seasons with various arm injuries. Rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto will start in his place Monday as the AL West-leading Astros open a four-game series against the Athletics. McCullers is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA this season. He allowed four hits and four runs while striking out six in five innings of a 4-2 loss to the White Sox in his last start on Tuesday. The injury to McCullers is the latest in a string of injuries to the Astros rotation. Houston starters Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco are both out for the season after having Tommy John surgery and right-hander Spencer Arrighetti has been sidelined since April after breaking his right thumb in a batting practice mishap. They also are missing right-handers Luis Garcia and Cristian Javier, who are both still recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Astros recalled right-hander Jason Alexander from Triple-A Sugar Land to take his spot on the roster.
