Oswalt strikes out eight in Astros’ 4-1 win over RockiesHOUSTON — Roy Oswalt had a season-high eight strikeouts, Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing skid at home with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Astros coach Berry welcomed back to team with some friendly ribbing after cancer surgeryHOUSTON — Astros hitting coach Sean Berry was taking playful grief from the moment he returned to the clubhouse for the first time since cancer surgery. Perseverance pays off for Stricker when Clark blows 2-shot lead with 5 holes left at ColonialFORT WORTH, Texas — Tim Clark stood on the 14th tee box feeling great. Stricker holds off Clark, Marino for first victory of the year after five top-10 finishesFORT WORTH, Texas — Steve Stricker blew a final-round lead right after he took it and gave away another stroke by missing a short par putt down the stretch. Kahalehoe drives in 3 runs, Oregon State eliminates Texas A&M 13-5FORT WORTH, Texas — Koa Kahalehoe went 5 for 5 with three RBIs, helping Oregon State overwhelm Texas A&M 13-5 in an elimination game Sunday in the NCAA tournament. Kennedy’s two homers lift A’s over Rangers 5-4ARLINGTON, Texas — Adam Kennedy homered twice, including a one-out tiebreaker in the ninth for the first run allowed by Texas reliever Frank Francisco this season, and the Oakland Athletics ended a four-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the AL West-leading Rangers on Sunday. Athletics 5, Rangers 4E_Blalock (1), Kinsler (4). DP_Oakland 1, Texas 2. LOB_Oakland 8, Texas 7. 2B_O.Cabrera (6), An.Jones (9), Byrd (18), Saltalamacchia (7). HR_Kennedy 2 (4), Giambi (6). SB_Holliday (4). CS_Dav.Murphy (3). Stars drop Hull, Jackson as co-general managers; former Star Nieuwendyk takes their placeDALLAS — Brett Hull and Les Jackson are out as co-general managers of the Dallas Stars, and in their place is another former star player, Joe Nieuwendyk. Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton out of lineup with recurring groin injuryARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics due to a recurring groin problem. Texas edges Boston College 3-2 in 25 innings, longest game in NCAA historyAUSTIN, Texas — Inning after inning, Austin Wood kept heading back out to the mound. Dynamo score 3 quick goals to cruise past Toronto 3-0HOUSTON — Brad Davis, Kei Kamara and Stuart Holden scored in a 5-minute span in the first half to lead the surging Houston Dynamo to a 3-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night. Rangers 14, Athletics 1DP_Oakland 1, Texas 2. LOB_Oakland 6, Texas 7. 2B_K.Suzuki (15), Kinsler (12), M.Young 2 (19), Byrd (17). HR_N.Cruz (14), Blalock (12), Byrd (4). SF_Saltalamacchia. McCarthy, Blalock, Byrd lead Rangers past A’s 14-1ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon McCarthy recovered from a rocky first inning to pitch six strong innings, Hank Blalock and Marlon Byrd hit back-to-back homers, and the Texas Rangers routed the Oakland Athletics 14-1 on Saturday night. Tim Clark leads by 2 going into final round at Colonial; Marino, Day, Stricker close behindFORT WORTH, Texas — With $12.7 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour, Tim Clark has the dubious distinction of winning the most money without winning an event. Texas A&M’s Bronson Burgoon makes spectacular wedge shot on 18, leading Aggies to NCAA titleTOLEDO, Ohio — Texas A&M’s Bronson Burgoon hit a gap wedge from the rough to within 3 inches of the 18th hole Saturday to win his match and clinch the first NCAA Division I men’s golf title for the Aggies. Gerrish throws 7 strong innings, Ellington has 3 hits to lead TCU past Wright State 6-3FORT WORTH, Texas — Paul Gerrish held Wright State scoreless in six of his seven innings and Chris Ellington had three hits to lead TCU to a 6-3 win over the Raiders in the Fort Worth regional Friday night. Feldman leads Rangers past A’s to complete sweep, Jones homers in openerARLINGTON, Texas — Scott Feldman scattered five hits over six sharp innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep on Friday night. Rangers 5, Athletics 2E_E.Gonzalez (1), Teagarden (2). DP_Texas 4. LOB_Oakland 5, Texas 6. 2B_O.Cabrera (5), R.Sweeney (8), Hamilton (5), Blalock (10). SB_Holliday (3). SF_M.Young. Rangers 6, Athletics 3LOB_Oakland 11, Texas 6. 2B_Kennedy (7), Holliday (6), K.Suzuki (14), N.Cruz (11). HR_T.Buck (3), An.Jones (5), N.Cruz (13), Byrd (3). SB_Kennedy 2 (5), R.Sweeney (4). Andruw Jones hits tiebreaking homer, Rangers beat A’s in opener of doubleheaderARLINGTON, Texas — Andruw Jones hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 Friday in the first game of a doubleheader. Arkansas and Texas A&M win twice to advance to NCAA men’s golf finalTOLEDO, Ohio — When the college coaches came up with the new format for the NCAA Division I men’s golf championship, this is what they had in mind. Oregon State hangs on to beat Texas A&M 9-8 in NCAA tournament opening-round gameFORT WORTH, Texas — John Tommasini’s two-run triple keyed a four-run second inning, and Oregon State held on for a 9-8 win over Texas A&M in their NCAA tournament opener Friday. Bloxom leads Kansas State to 16-8 rout of Xavier in Wildcats’ NCAA tournament debutHOUSTON — Justin Bloxom went 5 for 5 with two home runs, and Kansas State made an impressive NCAA tournament debut with a 16-8 victory over Xavier on Friday. Oakland DH Jack Cust leaves game in 3rd inning with back spasmsARLINGTON, Texas — Oakland Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust left Friday’s opener of a doubleheader against Texas in the third inning with lower back spasms. Spatola’s 3-run homer keys 6-run, ninth-inning Boston College rally for 8-7 win over Texas StAUSTIN, Texas — John Spatola hit a three-run homer during a six-run ninth inning, and Boston College rallied to beat Texas State 8-7 in the opener of the Austin regional Friday. Campbell hurts calf, withdraws from Colonial 3 weeks before start of US Open at Bethpage BlackFORT WORTH, Texas — Masters runner-up Chad Campbell has withdrawn from the Crowne Plaza Invitational with a calf injury three weeks before the next major. Colonial again offers up low scores; Stricker sets 36-hole record at 14 underFORT WORTH, Texas — From its Ben Hogan trophy room to its status as the longest-running event at its original site, the Colonial Country Club is among the most venerable stops on the PGA Tour. American League Standings
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