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<item><title><![CDATA[Lyles undone by big first as Astros drop finale]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_20_texmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 18:45:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_20_texmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Lyles undone by big first as Astros drop finale]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jordan Lyles was roughed up in the first inning, allowing five runs and five hits as the Rangers pounced on the Astros and strolled to a 6-1 win Sunday afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Norris aims to continue his strong May vs. Cubs]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_21_chnmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=preview&amp;vkey=preview_web_home&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 18:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_21_chnmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=preview&amp;vkey=preview_web_home&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Norris aims to continue his strong May vs. Cubs]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cubs will face one of the NL&#39;s hottest pitchers when they take on Bud Norris and the Astros on Monday at Minute Maid Park. Right-hander Matt Garza will start for Chicago.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>James Walker</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Schafer likely out a few days with leg strain]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120520&amp;content_id=31805142&amp;notebook_id=31805144&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 14:02:43 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120520&amp;content_id=31805142&amp;notebook_id=31805144&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Schafer likely out a few days with leg strain]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros center fielder Jordan Schafer could be out until Wednesday after sustaining a lower leg muscle strain in the third inning of Saturday&#39;s win over the Rangers.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Luhnow returns to road to scout Draft options]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120520&amp;content_id=31805142&amp;notebook_id=31805146&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 14:02:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120520&amp;content_id=31805142&amp;notebook_id=31805146&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Luhnow returns to road to scout Draft options]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow made another trip Friday to get a firsthand look at a player the team is considering taking with the No. 1 overall pick in next month&#39;s Draft.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Prospect Springer belts sixth homer in seven games]]></title><link>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120520&amp;content_id=31780986&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 03:40:28 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120520&amp;content_id=31780986&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Prospect Springer belts sixth homer in seven games]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros put thrilling final touch on spirited rally]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_19_texmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 00:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_19_texmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros put thrilling final touch on spirited rally]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Astros rallied from a season-high four-run deficit and clubbed three homers to beat the Rangers, 6-5, on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd at Minute Maid Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Maxwell hits third as Martinez moved to seventh]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120519&amp;content_id=31739902&amp;notebook_id=31741196&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 19:21:04 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120519&amp;content_id=31739902&amp;notebook_id=31741196&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Maxwell hits third as Martinez moved to seventh]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros manager Brad Mills tinkered with his lineup Saturday, giving Justin Maxwell a start in right field and putting him third in the order for the first time this season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Improved plate discipline paying off for Altuve]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120519&amp;content_id=31739902&amp;notebook_id=31739904&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 19:13:02 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120519&amp;content_id=31739902&amp;notebook_id=31739904&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Improved plate discipline paying off for Altuve]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After walking five times in 234 plate appearances last season, second baseman Jose Altuve and the Astros coaching staff focused on how he could improve his plate discipline.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros&#39; bats offer little support to Wandy]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_18_texmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 00:45:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_18_texmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros&#39; bats offer little support to Wandy]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wandy Rodriguez kept the Rangers close for six innings, allowing three runs, but the Astros offense  was unable to match their in-state rivals and dropped a 4-1 decision in Friday&#39;s Interleague opener at Minute Maid Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Ryan&#39;s roots with Astros, sees budding rivalry]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120518&amp;content_id=31640342&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 21:19:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120518&amp;content_id=31640342&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Ryan&#39;s roots with Astros, sees budding rivalry]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the Astros invited Rangers president Nolan Ryan to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Friday&#39;s Rangers-Astros series opener at Minute Maid Park. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Clark Goble</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sosa&#39;s rights sold to Korean baseball club]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120518&amp;content_id=31626250&amp;notebook_id=31646830&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 20:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120518&amp;content_id=31626250&amp;notebook_id=31646830&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Sosa&#39;s rights sold to Korean baseball club]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Right-hander Henry Sosa, who made 10 starts for the Astros last year after coming over in a trade with the San Francisco Giants in July, had his rights sold to the Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Mills looks for ways to contain Hamilton]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120518&amp;content_id=31626250&amp;notebook_id=31646832&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 20:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120518&amp;content_id=31626250&amp;notebook_id=31646832&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Mills looks for ways to contain Hamilton]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton, who came to Minute Maid Park leading the American League in batting average, home runs and RBIs, will certainly be a focal point of the Astros during this weekend&#39;s Lone Star Series. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros will host three pre-Draft workouts]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120518&amp;content_id=31636150&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 17:35:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120518&amp;content_id=31636150&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros will host three pre-Draft workouts]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Astros, owners of the top pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, will hold pre-Draft workouts for prospects in Houston, Los Angeles and Atlanta in the coming weeks. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Who&#39;s No. 1? Zunino is Draft&#39;s top college bat]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120516&amp;content_id=31410798&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120516&amp;content_id=31410798&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Who&#39;s No. 1? Zunino is Draft&#39;s top college bat]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[No matter who you ask, there&#39;s not much to criticize about Mike Zunino. The junior University of Florida catcher is the consensus top college bat and is among the handful of candidates to be taken with the No. 1 overall pick.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Berry</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Happ tosses six shutout innings to lead Astros]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_17_milmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 00:55:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_17_milmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Happ tosses six shutout innings to lead Astros]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Coming off a pair of subpar outings that were reminiscent of the struggles he endured for much of the 2011 season, Astros starter J.A. Happ righted the ship with his most impressive performance of the year Thursday night.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wright on a roll against left-handed batters]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&amp;content_id=31555126&amp;notebook_id=31566206&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 20:56:33 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&amp;content_id=31555126&amp;notebook_id=31566206&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Wright on a roll against left-handed batters]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Left-handed relief pitcher Wesley Wright finds himself as the third-longest tenured Astros player behind Wandy Rodriguez and Carlos Lee. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Snyder happy to be healthy, eager to break out]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&amp;content_id=31555126&amp;notebook_id=31566204&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 20:56:33 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&amp;content_id=31555126&amp;notebook_id=31566204&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Snyder happy to be healthy, eager to break out]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The most important thing for Chris Snyder at this point of the season is that he feels healthy after an injury-shortened 2011 and the pitching staff has confidence in what he can do behind the plate.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Game to Remember: Cesar Cedeno]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&amp;content_id=31559046&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 20:17:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&amp;content_id=31559046&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Game to Remember: Cesar Cedeno]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cesar Cedeno was at the peak of his career in &#39;72 when he became the first Astros player to hit for the cycle, and four years later he did it again - getting a single, double, triple and home run in the same game. He&#39;s still the only Astros player to hit for the cycle twice. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Mills says Lee&#39;s swing as mighty as ever]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&amp;content_id=31555126&amp;notebook_id=31558040&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 19:32:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&amp;content_id=31555126&amp;notebook_id=31558040&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Mills says Lee&#39;s swing as mighty as ever]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros manager Brad Mills has watched outfielder Carlos Lee for more than two seasons, but he said before Thursday&#39;s game that he has never seen Lee more in control of his swing.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros set for their final Interleague in NL]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120516&amp;content_id=31462400&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 01:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120516&amp;content_id=31462400&amp;vkey=news_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros set for their final Interleague in NL]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[They may be Interleague opponents this year, but the Astros will soon get to know their American League opponents very well.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Norris fans nine to help Astros snap skid]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_milmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 00:35:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_milmlb_houmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Norris fans nine to help Astros snap skid]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Lee went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and Bud Norris struck out nine over seven strong innings as the Astros beat the Brewers, 8-3, on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.
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<dc:creator>Brian McTaggart</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Robinson, Astros honor Alif for essay]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120516&amp;content_id=31446250&amp;notebook_id=31446254&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:55:10 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120516&amp;content_id=31446250&amp;notebook_id=31446254&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Robinson, Astros honor Alif for essay]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Astros and Sharon Robinson, the daughter of legend Jackie Robinson, honored Sugar Land seventh-grader Aeliya Alif in a ceremony before Wednesday&#39;s game. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lyles to stay in Astros rotation, start on Sunday]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120516&amp;content_id=31446250&amp;notebook_id=31446252&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:55:10 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120516&amp;content_id=31446250&amp;notebook_id=31446252&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Lyles to stay in Astros rotation, start on Sunday]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jordan Lyles, called up to start Tuesday&#39;s game in Philadelphia, will remain in the rotation and is scheduled to make his third start of the season for the Astros on Sunday against the Rangers.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros rally in ninth, but fall to Phils in 10th]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_houmlb_phimlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:06:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_houmlb_phimlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros rally in ninth, but fall to Phils in 10th]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jordan Lyles was solid and the Astros rallied to tie in the ninth, but Hunter Pence&#39;s second homer of the game off Brett Myers won it for the Phillies in the 10th.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Michael Radano</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[To rest Lowrie, Astros give nod to Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31334412&amp;notebook_id=31334418&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 13:58:26 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31334412&amp;notebook_id=31334418&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[To rest Lowrie, Astros give nod to Gonzalez]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The decision to start rookie Marwin Gonzalez on Tuesday afternoon against Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee was made several days before the Astros arrived in Philadelphia, primarily to give starting shortstop Jed Lowrie a day off.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Astros make Lyles a last-minute starter]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31334412&amp;notebook_id=31334416&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 13:58:25 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31334412&amp;notebook_id=31334416&amp;vkey=notebook_hou&amp;c_id=hou&amp;partnerId=rss_hou</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros make Lyles a last-minute starter]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It wasn&#39;t a government secret, but the Astros treated the identity of Tuesday&#39;s starting pitcher as such for a variety of reasons before giving the nod to callup Jordan Lyles.]]></content:encoded>
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