=== Houston Astros Team Report - June 15 === (My Sportsbook) - The Astros will conclude their three-game series against the Red Sox today at Fenway Park. Houston comes into play today one game behind the Chicago Cubs for first place in the NL Central. Last night, the Astros suffered an 8-4 defeat and will try to avoid getting swept today. Geoff Blum and Jeff Bagwell hit homers for the Astros, who have lost three in a row and four of their last five after opening the month of June with seven straight victories. A loss today would equal a season-high, as Houston dropped four in a row from April 12-15 and April 23-26. Wade Miller hopes to stop Houston's slide as he takes the mound today. The righthander lost his last outing, Tuesday against the Yankees, as he allowed seven hits and five runs over seven frames. He is 1-5 in seven road starts this season. Miller will be facing Boston for the first time in his career. The Astros are 15-19 on the road this season. |
