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Matt Kawahara

Sacramento

Sports Writer at Houston Chronicle

Astros for the Houston Chronicle. Prev: San Francisco Chronicle, Sacramento Bee. Email: [email protected].

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  • Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates: How to watch

    3 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Matt Kawahara

    Ryan Gusto, who only last 3⅔ innings in his last start, goes against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Jason Fochtman/Houston ChronicleThe day after Houston's Lance McCullers Jr. and Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes put on a pitching duel won by the Astros, Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.62 ERA) and Mike Burrows (0-1, 8.64 ERA) square off in the second of a three-game series.

  • Increasingly confident Lance McCullers Jr. one-ups Paul Skenes in Astros' win

    3 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Matt Kawahara

    Tasked with matching Pirates phenom Paul Skenes, Lance McCullers Jr. put up zeroes to give the Astros a chance to break through in their win Tuesday at Pittsburgh. Matt Freed/Associated PressHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, left, tags out Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, on a steal attempt during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Pittsburgh.

  • Astros' Lance McCullers Jr.: Online threats 'behind us' after perpetrator found

    3 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Matt Kawahara

    Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. said he and his family are moving forward after Houston police found the person responsible for threats made against them. Jason Fochtman/Houston ChroniclePITTSBURGH — Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he considers the investigation into threats made against him and his family to be “behind us” after police located the person responsible.

  • Lance McCullers Jr. outduels Paul Skenes as Astros top Pirates

    4 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Matt Kawahara

    Lance McCullers Jr. worked six shutout innings to win a pitchers' duel with Pirates phenom Paul Skenes on Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Matt Freed/Associated PressHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, left, tags out Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, on a steal attempt during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Pittsburgh.

  • Jacob Melton is here. How will Astros use top outfield prospect?

    4 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Matt Kawahara

    Houston Astros outfielder Jacob Melton (31) makes his way in the dugout in the sixth inning at Daikin Park in Houston on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Elizabeth Conley/Houston ChronicleHouston Astros first base coach Dave Clark (23) congratulats Jacob Melton (31) on his first hit in the MLB in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park in Houston on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

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Matt Kawahara
Matt Kawahara @matthewkawahara
15 May 25

RT @HoustonChron: Astros rookie Colton Gordon battles in debut. 'Really good first impression' https://t.co/DxdrJXzAeD

Matt Kawahara
Matt Kawahara @matthewkawahara
15 May 25

RT @HoustonChron: Jeremy Peña keeps thriving in leadoff spot to help Astros rally past Royals https://t.co/JxrfUVEIDr

Matt Kawahara
Matt Kawahara @matthewkawahara
15 May 25

Astros win 4-3. Jeremy Peña had four hits and drove in two runs. Mauricio Dubón tied the game with a double in the eighth. Four relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings. Houston is 22-20.