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<item><title><![CDATA[Facing Brewers, Norris aims to build on gem]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_milmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=preview&amp;vkey=preview_web_home&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:28:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_milmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=preview&amp;vkey=preview_web_home&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Facing Brewers, Norris aims to build on gem]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Following Houston&#39;s 4-3 loss to the Phillies on Tuesday afternoon, the Astros sat at 15-21 -- just a half-game behind the Brewers in the NL Central standings. The two will have the opportunity to gain some ground as they face off against each other starting Wednesday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Joey Nowak</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros rally in ninth, but fall to Phils in 10th]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_houmlb_phimlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:06:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_houmlb_phimlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros rally in ninth, but fall to Phils in 10th]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jordan Lyles was solid and the Astros rallied to tie in the ninth, but Hunter Pence&#39;s second homer of the game off Brett Myers won it for the Phillies in the 10th.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Michael Radano</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[To rest Lowrie, Astros give nod to Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31334412&amp;notebook_id=31334418&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 13:58:26 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31334412&amp;notebook_id=31334418&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[To rest Lowrie, Astros give nod to Gonzalez]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The decision to start rookie Marwin Gonzalez on Tuesday afternoon against Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee was made several days before the Astros arrived in Philadelphia, primarily to give starting shortstop Jed Lowrie a day off.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros make Lyles a last-minute starter]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31334412&amp;notebook_id=31334416&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 13:58:25 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31334412&amp;notebook_id=31334416&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros make Lyles a last-minute starter]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It wasn&#39;t a government secret, but the Astros treated the identity of Tuesday&#39;s starting pitcher as such for a variety of reasons before giving the nod to callup Jordan Lyles.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Harrell&#39;s solid start not enough in loss]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_14_houmlb_phimlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 23:11:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_14_houmlb_phimlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Harrell&#39;s solid start not enough in loss]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After a solid outing from right-hander Lucas Harrell, the Astros were unable to muster the offense needed to overcome the Phillies&#39; pitching in Monday&#39;s 5-1 loss.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Radano</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Myers excelling in closer&#39;s role with Astros]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31251920&amp;notebook_id=31251922&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:51:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31251920&amp;notebook_id=31251922&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Myers excelling in closer&#39;s role with Astros]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&#39;s difficult to look back on the Phillies&#39; recent success without acknowledging the part Brett Myers played on those winning teams. Now he&#39;s back in a role he feels comfortable with as the Astros&#39; closer. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros Minors Notebook: May 14, 2012]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31228336&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31228336&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros Minors Notebook: May 14, 2012 -- USE THIS ONE]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Double-A manager Keith Bodie, a 25-year veteran skipper in the Astros&#39; organization, earned his 1,000th career victory on Sunday. Find out more about his benchmark win and others Astros Minor League news in the latest notebook. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Myers blows first save, Astros fall in 12th]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_13_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 19:25:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_13_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Myers blows first save, Astros fall in 12th]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wandy Rodriguez had put the Astros in position to win a road series for the first time this season by throwing eight terrific innings Sunday afternoon, but Brett Myers couldn&#39;t close it out in an eventual 3-2, 12-inning loss to the Pirates at PNC Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros continue tradition of pink bats]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31145876&amp;notebook_id=31177122&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 18:38:48 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31145876&amp;notebook_id=31177122&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros continue tradition of pink bats ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the seventh consecutive year, some Astros players used pink bats during Sunday&#39;s Mother&#39;s Day game against the Pirates to help raise awareness for breast cancer.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Snyder &#39;slowly&#39; moving up interesting list]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31145876&amp;notebook_id=31145880&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 13:27:41 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31145876&amp;notebook_id=31145880&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Snyder &#39;slowly&#39; moving up interesting list]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros catcher Chris Snyder recently moved into third place on baseball&#39;s all-time list for the most plate appearances without a stolen base. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Johnson in a groove, continuing to work]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31145876&amp;notebook_id=31145878&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 13:27:40 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31145876&amp;notebook_id=31145878&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Johnson in a groove, continuing to work]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chris Johnson is admittedly feeling more comfortable at the plate these days, but the Astros&#39; third baseman is drawing upon his experience from last year and not allowing himself to get too comfortable.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Happ gets roughed up as Astros fall to Bucs]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_12_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 23:45:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_12_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Happ gets roughed up as Astros fall to Bucs]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros starting pitcher J.A. Happ couldn&#39;t keep his team&#39;s winning ways going on Saturday night, giving up five earned runs in five-plus innings as the Pirates beat Houston, 5-2, at PNC Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lopez a vital cog in Astros&#39; bullpen]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31070864&amp;notebook_id=31082126&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 19:28:49 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31070864&amp;notebook_id=31082126&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Lopez a vital cog in Astros&#39; bullpen]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[While closer Brett Myers, who has converted his first nine save chances this year, has gotten most of the credit for the success of the Astros&#39; bullpen, setup man Wilton Lopez is off to a terrific start this season, too.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Slumping Martinez slated to play on Sunday]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31070864&amp;notebook_id=31082124&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 19:28:48 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31070864&amp;notebook_id=31082124&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Slumping Martinez slated to play on Sunday]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros left fielder J.D. Martinez, who was out of the lineup for the third consecutive game on Saturday, will return to the lineup for Sunday&#39;s series finale against the Pirates, according to manager Brad Mills. Martinez has been given some time off while he&#39;s in a 1-for-31 slump.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Prospect Springer homers in four straight ABs]]></title><link>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=31007524&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 03:05:53 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=31007524&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Prospect Springer homers in four straight ABs]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Mills ejected after arguing call reversal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=31004814&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 00:15:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=31004814&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Mills ejected after arguing call reversal]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros manager Brad Mills was ejected from a game for the first time this season on Friday night for arguing a controversial call in the eighth inning of a 1-0 victory over the Pirates. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Norris throws gem as Astros blank Bucs]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_11_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 23:28:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_11_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Norris throws gem as Astros blank Bucs]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Astros&#39; bullpen made Bud Norris&#39; strong effort stand up, keeping the Pirates off the board for the final three innings to preserve a 1-0 win at PNC Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Happy homecoming for Carpenter]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=30970514&amp;notebook_id=30974424&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 19:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=30970514&amp;notebook_id=30974424&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Happy homecoming for Carpenter]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A trip to the Steel City means Astros pitcher David Carpenter and bench coach Joe Pettini get a chance to sleep in their own beds. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Maxwell brings No. 44 back to field]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=30970514&amp;notebook_id=30974422&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 19:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=30970514&amp;notebook_id=30974422&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Maxwell brings No. 44 back to field]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Astros haven&#39;t had a player wear No. 44 in a regular-season game since Roy Oswalt was traded midway through the 2010 season. That changed on Friday night at PNC Park, when Justin Maxwell - wearing No. 44 - started in left field. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Altuve takes over third spot in lineup]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=30970514&amp;notebook_id=30974420&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 19:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120511&amp;content_id=30970514&amp;notebook_id=30974420&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Altuve takes over third spot in lineup]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who leads the National League with 15 multi-hit games and is tied for fifth with 40 hits, was moved to the third spot in the order on Friday, where he&#39;ll likely stay for the three-game series against the Pirates. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Martinez revels in having mom in the stands]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120508&amp;content_id=30748702&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120508&amp;content_id=30748702&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Martinez revels in having mom in the stands]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mayra Martinez was thrilled at the chance to finally get to see her only son, Astros outfielder J.D. Martinez, play a professional game in his hometown of Miami, and she wasn&#39;t alone.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Game to Remember: Rusty Staub]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120510&amp;content_id=30918216&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 22:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120510&amp;content_id=30918216&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Game to Remember: Rusty Staub]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Needless to say, a ticket to the first game in the Astrodome, an April 9, 1965, exhibition against the mighty New York Yankees, was the toughest sports ticket to acquire the city of Houston had ever seen. Simply put, it was a can&#39;t-miss event. For Rusty Staub, who started for the Astros in right field, that day remains an enduring memory.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Improved Astros quietly exceeding expectations]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120510&amp;content_id=30904986&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 14:05:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120510&amp;content_id=30904986&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Improved Astros quietly exceeding expectations]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For those willing to look beyond the Astros&#39; 14-17 record -- which is a two-game improvement over this point last year -- the strides that have been made this season are rather remarkable.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Who&#39;s No. 1? Buxton brings five tools to Draft]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120510&amp;content_id=30902602&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:58:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120510&amp;content_id=30902602&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Who&#39;s No. 1? Buxton brings five tools to Draft]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With plus tools across the board, a great makeup and a passion for the game, high school outfielder Byron &quot;Buck&quot; Buxton has a solid chance to be selected first overall in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jonathan Mayo</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros prospect Tropeano off to strong start]]></title><link>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30860268&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:47:11 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30860268&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros prospect Tropeano off to strong start]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lopez&#39;s HBP of Hanley causes stir in Houston]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120510&amp;content_id=30884804&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 01:59:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120510&amp;content_id=30884804&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Lopez&#39;s HBP of Hanley causes stir in Houston]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tempers flared in the seventh inning of the Marlins&#39; 5-3 win over the Astros on Wednesday when Astros reliever Wilton Lopez hit Hanley Ramirez with a pitch. Ramirez glared at Lopez and was escorted to first base by an umpire in an effort to keep the peace.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bogusevic strikes again, but Astros fall in 12]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_09_miamlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 01:42:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_09_miamlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Bogusevic strikes again, but Astros fall in 12]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Omar Infante lined a two-out, two-strike single into center field off relief pitcher David Carpenter to score two runs in the 12th inning and send the Marlins to a 5-3 win over the Astros in the season finale between the teams Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cut4: Young Cub Scout throws out first pitch]]></title><link>http://www.mlb.com/cutfour/article.jsp?content_id=30870744&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:31:48 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.mlb.com/cutfour/article.jsp?content_id=30870744&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Cut4: Young Cub Scout throws out first pitch]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fifth starter won&#39;t come up again until Tuesday]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30845526&amp;notebook_id=30845634&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:40:36 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30845526&amp;notebook_id=30845634&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Fifth starter won&#39;t come up again until Tuesday]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thursday&#39;s off-day will allow the Astros to go for a few days without having a fifth starter. Aneury Rodriguez made a cameo start on Tuesday, allowing two solo home runs in six innings against the Marlins, and was sent back down to Triple-A Oklahoma City.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Houston &#39;pen enjoying dramatic improvement]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30845526&amp;notebook_id=30845532&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:40:35 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30845526&amp;notebook_id=30845532&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Houston &#39;pen enjoying dramatic improvement]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Astros&#39; bullpen entered play Wednesday ranked third in the National League with a 2.80 ERA, a vast improvement over the struggles the team endured in the &#39;pen a year ago, when it led the league with 25 blown saves.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Mills pleasantly surprised by consistent Lowrie]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30845526&amp;notebook_id=30845530&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:40:35 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30845526&amp;notebook_id=30845530&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Mills pleasantly surprised by consistent Lowrie]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Even before Astros manager Brad Mills got to know Jed Lowrie when he was the bench coach of the Boston Red Sox and Lowrie was a part-time infielder, he saw him play in college and was immediately impressed.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Martinez out of lineup, could get few days off]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30845526&amp;notebook_id=30845528&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:40:34 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120509&amp;content_id=30845526&amp;notebook_id=30845528&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Martinez out of lineup, could get few days off]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros manager Brad Mills kept struggling left fielder J.D. Martinez out of the starting lineup for Wednesday&#39;s series finale against the Marlins, and said he might give him a few more days off.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Brian McTaggart&#39;s MLBlog ]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com#&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:51:53 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com#&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[ Brian McTaggart&#39;s MLBlog ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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