Astros’ McCullers Jr. Crumbles Again – Injury Curse Strikes Pitching Star, Threatening Houston’s Playoff Dynasty.

More injury troubles for McCullers. Click over to MLB Trade Rumors to read more.

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Jeremy Peña had a season-high four hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, to give the Houston Astros a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. The Astros trailed by 1 when Zach Dezenzo singled with one out in the eighth and was lifted for pinch-runner Chas McCormick. Mauricio Dubón’s second double of the game dropped into the left field corner and scored McCormick, tying the game and chasing Michael Lorenzen (3-4).

Astros To Promote Colton Gordon

The Astros are calling up left-hander Colton Gordon for his major league debut. He’ll start for them Wednesday. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.