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Hamilton hits 2 of Rangers' 6 homers in 16-8 win

Hamilton hits 2 of Rangers' 6 homers in 16-8 win
STEPHEN HAWKINS, May 17, 2008
Josh Hamilton almost made a spectacular running catch to start the game. Other than that, he was perfect. After his near-catch in the first inning, when he reached over his head in deep center to get the ball in his glove before it popped out when he tumbled to the ground, Hamilton went 5-for-5 with two long home runs. ...More
 •  Astros blasted by Rangers 16-8 after early rally May 17 (Houston Chronicle)*
 •  Rangers outslug Astros, take series opener 16-8 May 16 (Houston Chronicle)*
 • Another no-decision for Chacon - May 16 (AP)
 • Astros put RHP Geary on DL - May 16 (AP)
 •  Astros move Pence to leadoff spot, call up Nieve May 16 (Houston Chronicle)*
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Astros Team Report May 16, 2008

Miguel Tejada was out of the lineup for the first time this season Thursday, and manager Cecil Cooper admits being pleased he doesn't have to play any veteran just for the sake of trying to help the player accomplish a personal goal.

Although Cooper preferred to give Tejada the complete day off, he did wind up employing him in the late innings. But he didn't feel obligated to use Tejada just for the sake of using him.

"If he had ... an 800-game streak or something rolling, well, you know, maybe we'd try to sneak him so he could continue to get that," Cooper said. "But I don't think we have one of those anymore."

Tejada entered as a pinch hitter in the ninth and stayed at short in the bottom of the inning.

Asked if he was glad not to be saddled with a ...More

 
 Team Injuries
 Player Date Status Injury
 G. Geary RP May 16, 2008 15-day Right groin strain
 W. Rodríguez SP Apr 20, 2008 15-day Strained left groin
 F. Paulino RP Mar 21, 2008 15-day Pinched nerve in upper right arm
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Houston Astros Lance Berkman reacts after being picked off at first base during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, May 16, 2008. The Rangers won 16-8.
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Texas Rangers Ian Kinsler, right, celebrates with teammate Josh Hamilton (32) during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, Friday, May 16, 2008. Kinsler scored on a double by teammate Michael Young.
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Texas Rangers' Michael Young hits a RBI double  during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game  against the Houston Astros, in Arlington, Texas, Friday, May 16, 2008.
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Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper (15) argues a call at home plate with umpire Angel Campos (84) as umpire Marty Foster, right,  looks on during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, May 16, 2008. Cooper was ejected from the game for arguing the call.
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 NL Central Standings
W L Pct GB 
 Chi Cubs 26 16 .619 -- 
 Houston 24 19 .558 2.5 
 St. Louis 24 20 .545 3.0 
 Milwaukee 20 21 .488 5.5 
 Pittsburgh 20 22 .476 6.0 
 Cincinnati 19 23 .452 7.0 
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 Individual Leaders
Lance Berkman - Houston AstrosL. Berkman
#17, First Base/Right Field
Leads team with .391 Batting Avg
STAT PLAYER TOTAL
 AVGL. Berkman.391 
 HRL. Berkman15 
 RBIL. Berkman43 
 RL. Berkman45 
 SBM. Bourn17 
 WJ. Valverde
 SVJ. Valverde11 
 IPR. Oswalt57.0 
 ERAS. Chacón3.53 
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 Last Five Games
 Mon, May 12at San FranciscoW 7-3 
 Tue, May 13at San FranciscoL 2-4 
 Wed, May 14at San FranciscoW 6-3 
 Thu, May 15at San FranciscoW 8-7 
 Fri, May 16at TexasL 8-16 
 Next Five Games
 Sat, May 17at Texas19:05 
 Sun, May 18at Texas15:05 
 Mon, May 19Chi Cubs19:05 
 Tue, May 20Chi Cubs20:05 
 Wed, May 21Chi Cubs20:05 
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