O's rookie Young flirts with perfection vs. Astros
Brandon Young's pursuit of a perfect game ended in the eighth inning with a slow ground ball by Ramon Urías. Young retired 23 consecutive batters before an error on his throw allowed Urías an infield single.
Matthews' arrival in the major leagues will knock him out of Saturday's MLB All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta after he was selected following a productive first half at Sugar Land.
Astros Recall Kenedy Corona For Major League Debut
Kenedy Corona, a 25-year-old outfielder, was recalled by the Astros, filling the roster spot vacated by first baseman Christian Walker, who is on the paternity list.
Astros Sweep Lands Phillies Among Dubious Group of 10 MLB Team
The Phillies' trip to Houston saw them swept, allowing less than five runs but scoring only one run, becoming only the 10th team in MLB history to do so.
