Lyon goes from setting up to stepping up

Had everything gone the way right-hander Brandon Lyon would have preferred, teammate Matt Lindstrom never would have had to go on the disabled list and would have continued finishing off games while Lyon happily served as the Astros' eighth-inning setup man.
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Astros outright Sampson to Triple-A

Pitcher Chris Sampson is coming to grips that his career with the Astros is likely over after the club outrighted him to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
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Pitching, Pence help Astros sweep Cards

Right fielder Hunter Pence hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning off Jeff Suppan to send the streaking Astros to their ninth win in 11 games, 5-2, to polish off a three-game sweep of the reeling Cardinals at Minute Maid Park.
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Pence powers Astros past Cards

Right fielder Hunter Pence hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning off Jeff Suppan to send the streaking Astros to their ninth win in 11 games, 5-2, to polish off a three-game sweep of the reeling Cardinals at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros honor broadcaster Hamilton

The Astros honored Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton on the field prior to Wednesday's game for working 65 years in baseball. Hamilton, who turns 83 on Thursday, was presented with a shadow box of moments and memories of his career. Hamilton has also had a scholarship named after him.
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Bogusevic ecstatic to get call

Brian Bogusevic's long journey to the Major Leagues ended Wednesday when the former first-round pick arrived at Minute Maid Park as one of five players called up from the Minor Leagues.
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Lindstrom, Keppinger activated from DL

Second baseman Jeff Keppinger and relief pitcher Matt Lindstrom, both of whom had been on the disabled list since Aug. 17, were activated prior to Tuesday's game against the Cardinals. Keppinger was back in the starting lineup, batting second.
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Downs not available until Saturday

Infielder Matt Downs, who was called up by the Astros on Tuesday, won't be available to play until Saturday. Downs was claimed off waivers from the Giants on Aug. 22 and by rule must spend 10 days in the Minor Leagues before he can play in a Major League game.
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Esposito searching for elusive at-bat

Perhaps none of the players the Astros called up when rosters expanded are more grateful for the opportunity than 31-year-old catcher Brian Esposito. He had a very brief stint in the Major Leagues three years ago and has been toiling in the Minors with younger players ever since to get another chance.
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Wandy hexes Cards to continue magical run

One night after J.A. Happ threw a two-hit shutout to beat the Cardinals, fellow left-hander Wandy Rodriguez held them to two hits in seven scoreless innings for a 3-0 victory on Tuesday.
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