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With one more loss on what initially appeared to be a fortuitously scheduled and perfectly timed homestand, the Astros inched closer to elimination from the postseason and the realization of a golden opportunity squandered. With their 4-3, extra-inning setback, the Astros (82-75) dropped to 1-4 on their seven-game homestand against the Angels and Mariners (83-73), who moved 1 1/2 games ahead of the Astros in the American League wild-card race and two games behind the idle Orioles (85-71) for the second available slot. Houston capped a 5-1 road trip through Seattle and Oakland before returning home with high hopes. Continue to Article

September 27, 2016 3:13:am EST

With one more loss on what initially appeared to be a fortuitously scheduled and perfectly timed homestand, the Astros inched closer to elimination from the postseason and the realization of a golden opportunity squandered. With their 4-3, extra-inning setback, the Astros (82-75) dropped to 1-4 on their seven-game homestand against the Angels and Mariners (83-73), who moved 1 1/2 games ahead of the Astros in the American League wild-card race and two games behind the idle Orioles (85-71) for the second available slot. Houston capped a 5-1 road trip through Seattle and Oakland before returning home with high hopes. Continue to Article

September 27, 2016 3:13:am EST

As he prepares for his final start this year, the Los Angeles Angels' Ricky Nolasco hopes an encouraging finish can provide the antidote to an exasperating season. The veteran right-hander will face rookie Daniel Mengden in the Angels' second game of their series against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. The 11-year veteran has not allowed a run since the Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano hit a solo home run in the third inning of an 8-1 loss on Sept. 12. Continue to Article

September 27, 2016 2:10:am EST

Robinson Cano improved Seattle's playoff chances with one mighty swing on Monday night. Cano hit his second homer of the game with two outs in the 11th inning, lifting the Mariners over the Houston Astros 4-3. Houston scored two runs in the ninth, but then Cano sent a slider from Luke Gregerson (4-3) into the second deck in right field to win. Continue to Article

September 27, 2016 1:03:am EST

Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, Dee Gordon’s leadoff homer for the Marlins on Monday night was a moment that transcended sports. All social media eyes were on the Marlins’ game against the Mets, their first game since the death of phenom pitcher Jose Fernandez. José watching @FlashGJr’s homer from above. #JDF16 pic.twitter.com/ZUmNA4CmHH Continue to Article

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