uffy had three hits and drove in five runs for the Giants. We created what we were hoping to do, leadoff double; (but) like I said, our execution got us tonight. It was the first home run Affeldt allowed to a right-handed batter in almost two years: June 18, 2013, to the Padres Jesus Guzman.
But Affeldt, who gave up just one home run last year, threw a 3-2 sinker that Springer golfed over the wall in left field. It was the first home run Affeldt allowed to a right-handed batter in almost two years. He hadn't allowed one since June 18, 2013, when the Padres' Jesus Guzman went deep.
--INF/OF Jesus Guzman was activated from the 15-day disabled list after missing 15 games with back spasms. In four rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, he was 8-for-13 and, once he was able to play on consecutive games, the Astros felt comfortable activating him. Manager Bo Porter said Guzman wi
Date: Aug 20, 2014
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Robertson gives up HR in 9th, Yanks lose to Astros
Astros: 1B-OF Jesus Guzman was activated from the disabled list, and LHP Darin Downs was placed on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 15, with a strained muscle on his right side. Guzman had been sidelined since Aug. 2 because of back spasms.
Date: Aug 20, 2014
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Singleton has inside-the-park HR, Astros beat Jays
stros having an off-day Monday, manager Bo Porter decided to give Gonzalez an extra day. "He could have played today," he said. . IF/OF Jesus Guzman, who left Friday's game with back spasms, underwent chest X-rays, which came back negative. Porter said Guzman will undergo more tests in the coming days.
--1B Jesus Guzman, who was a late scratch Sunday against the Chicago White Sox due to back discomfort, was in the lineup Tuesday night against Oakland and went 0-for-4. It marked his first appearance since July 13 against Boston, when he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter, and first start since June 30
the day off, combined with a scheduled day off for the team Monday, will help Springer heal. UT Enrique Hernandez started in center and went 2-for-5. ... Houston also scratched INF Jesus Guzman from a scheduled start at first base due to a sore back. He was replaced by Jon Singleton, who went 1-for-5.
The Astros jumped on Drew Smyly (4-7) early, plating three in the first. Altuve singled, stole second and scored on George Springers double. Two batters later, Jesus Guzman hit an RBI single and scored on Hoes sacrifice fly.