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Wigginton, Backe help Astros paint Reds blue

Ty Wigginton hit two solo homers and Humberto Quintero added one as Brandon Backe was strong in the Astros' 3-2 win over the Reds on Thursday.   Wrap >
     Quintero's solo blast      Wigginton's second dinger      Wigginton's wallop

Photo: Ty Wigginton has hit 10 of his 19 homers this season in August.  (Pat Sullivan/AP)
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All-You-Can-Eat Thursdays at Minute Maid Park

Be sure to purchase tickets to All-You-Can-Eat Thursdays at Minute Maid Park this season. Great food and Astros baseball -- a winning combination!   Buy today >
  •  Single game tickets  •  Astros ticket specials  •  General ticket info

 
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Rodriguez's small change makes big difference

Wandy Rodriguez decided to hold his glove in front of his face before each pitch on Tuesday, and he went on to strike out 10 in seven strong innings.   Full story >
  •  Rodriguez's player file     Rodriguez's 10 strikeouts  •  Bourn will get more time

 
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Head Back to School in style with the Astros Shop

Need a new Astros backpack? Want to impress your math teacher by taking advantage of great deals? Our Back to School celebration has you covered.   More >
  •  Browse Back to School items in the Shop  •  More from the Astros Shop

 
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Watch the pennant push with MLB.TV free trial

A five-day, risk-free trial of MLB.TV, sponsored by Fruit of the Loom, allows fans to see all of MLB's star power and check out the action as pennant races heat up.  More >
  •  MLB.TV Premium  •  MLB.TV  •  Listen with Gameday Audio  •  Compare products

Photo: With MLB.TV, you can easily toggle back and forth to see all the action.   (MLB.com)
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Mailbag: Catching up on the Astros' offseason plans

In this week's mailbag, beat reporter Alyson Footer looks at who the Astros will target as their next everyday catcher, as well as possible offseason moves.   Full story >
  •  Submit your questions to the mailbag  •  Astros ticket info  •  Astros gear

Photo: A 16-year veteran, Brad Ausmus is in his 10th season with the Astros.  (MLB Photos)
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