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Houston Astros starting pitcher Wade Miley delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Miley solid, Astros hit 6 homers to rout Mariners 10-2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Astros make noise at trade deadline by adding Greinke

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Former Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Cameron Brewer walks into the courtroom for the opening arguments of his case at Harris County Civil Courthouse on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Houston. Brewer is charged with aggravated assault by a public servant for the death of Danny Ray Thomas in 2018. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Ex-deputy says he feared attack before shooting unarmed man

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws to a Cleveland Indians batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Cole extends win streak to 9 games, Astros beat Indians 7-1

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Former Vice President Joe Biden participates in the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Joe Biden comes out swinging in second Democratic debate

By S.A. Miller and Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Astros ace Greinke deal; 2 dozen trades on deadline day

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

The Latest: Shelter in place lifted after Texas plant fire

Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer delivers in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, in Cleveland. The Indians bulked up for the playoff race by trading temperamental starter Trevor Bauer before the deadline to Cincinnati in a three-team deal they hope can help them run down the Minnesota Twins. Cleveland, which trails the AL Central by three games but leads the wild-card race, sent Bauer to the Reds for slugger Yasiel Puig and left-hander Scott Moss. The Indians also acquired outfielder Franmil Reyes, lefty Logan Allen and infield prospect Victor Nova from the San Diego Padres, who acquired outfielder Taylor Trammel from the Reds. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

The Latest: Angels acquire catcher Max Stassi

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Flames and smoke rise after a fire started at an Exxon Mobil facility, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Baytown, Texas. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Fire at Texas Exxon Mobil refinery slightly injures 37

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

2 Texas workers die after overcome by toxic fumes from truck

Associated Press

Recently acquired Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook answers a question during an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, July 26, 2019, in Houston. Westbrook was acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Westbrook all smiles in introduction with Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros George Springer, left, hugs Jose Altuve, middle, in the dugout as Robinson Chirinos, right, looks on after Altuve's home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Springer and Altuve homer to lead Astros over Athletics 4-2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Ramon Laureano hits a go-ahead RBI double during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Laureano’s double in 11th lifts A’s over Astros 4-3

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, July 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Gerrit Cole leads Astros to 11-1 win over Athletics

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston’s famed Glenwood Cemetery to build visitors center

By NANCY SARNOFF - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 18, 2019 file photo, a plume of smoke rises from a petrochemical fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company in Deer Park, Texas. It's been four months since the explosion and fire at a Houston-area petrochemical storage site and experts are still working to dispose of millions of gallons of waste and contaminated water. The Houston Chronicle reports Intercontinental Terminals Company must comply with a 31-page management plan that details how waste is sampled and identified, stored and finally disposed of. More than 21 million gallons of water mixed with product and firefighting foam were collected from the tank farm and Houston Ship Channel following the March 17 accident that triggered air quality warnings. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Cleanup continues after Texas petrochemical fire in March

Associated Press

Houston Astros' Tony Kemp (18) celebrates his solo home run against the Texas Rangers as teammate George Springer (4) looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Richard Carson)

Urquidy dominates struggling Rangers in Astros’ 6-1 win

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Friday, July 19, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander strikes out 12, Astros beat Rangers 4-3

Associated Press

Edith Jones, who integrated southern medical schools, dies

By HANNAH GRABENSTEIN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer, back, celebrates his solo home run with Tony Kemp during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Springer, Bregman propel Astros to 6-2 victory over Angels

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press