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Nolan Arenado, Diamondbacks pull out rubber match vs. AstrosNolan Arenado slugged his 22nd home run, left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez produced a quality start and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series against the Houston Astros with a 3-2 victory on Sunday.,Arenado spotted the Diamondbacks (76-68) a 3-1 le...

Astros aim to complete busy stretch with win vs. D-backsThe finale of their three-game interleague series with the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday will mark the conclusion of a stretch of 13 games in 13 days for the Houston Astros.,The Astros' 4-3, 10-inning loss on Saturday did not impact their position in the American League West standings, as ...

Diamondbacks get past Astros in 10 inningsGabriel Moreno stroked a one-out, RBI single to center field in the top of the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to defeat the host Houston Astros 4-3 on Saturday.,The Diamondbacks (75-68) squared the three-game interleague series after Moreno plated automatic runner Ildemaro Vargas w...

Astros' pitching trending up as series with D-backs continues

Two nights after Hayden Wesneski continued what has been a remarkably smooth return from Tommy John surgery, Cristian Javier matched his season high in strikeouts and gave the Houston Astros more confidence that their rotation is rounding into form.,Javier recorded eight strikeouts over five innings...

Yainer Diaz's homer helps rising Astros down Diamondbacks

Yainer Diaz homered, Cristian Javier matched his season high in strikeouts, and the Houston Astros claimed the opener of their three-game interleague series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 3-1 victory on Friday.,Javier (2-5) allowed one run on one hit with three walks and eight stri...

Fighting for postseason, Astros clash with Diamondbacks

The Houston Astros find themselves contending for a first-round bye in the playoffs despite being just three games over .500.,Winners of six of their last eight games, the Astros (72-69) will aim to continue their ascent on Friday when they open a three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamo...

Phillies close in on NL East lead, seek to sweep D-backs

The Philadelphia Phillies will go for the fifth sweep in their past six series when they conclude this round of wild-card roulette in the finale of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.,The Phillies (79-60) have won six games in a row and 15 of their pa...

Phils dump D-backs, extend win streak behind Bryce Harper's 4 hits

Bryce Harper had four singles and an RBI, Jesus Luzardo continued his road dominance, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday in Phoenix for their sixth consecutive win.,Luzardo (13-5) gave up one run and six hits in 6 2/3 innings, with six strikeouts and one walk....