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Astros Vs. Brewers Recap: Brett Wallace Becomes Silver Lining In Series Sweep

If the Astros have anything to feel good about after being outscored 23-5 in two games, it's Brett Wallace on Wednesday.

Brewers Vs. Astros Final Score: Milwaukee Pounds Jordan Lyles, Win 13-4

Another day, another loss for the 2012 Houston Astros -- and it was another bad loss for the former NL Central powerhouse Astros. Jordan Lyles surrendered nine runs (seven earned) over five innings, as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Astros on Wednesday afternoon, 13-4, completing the three-game sweep.

The Astros actually led early in the game, jumping out to a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning when Brett Wallace hit his first of two home runs on the day. Unfortunately for the Astros, it was all Brew Crew from that point forward.

Cesar Izturis reached on an infield single in the fourth -- and an error by Jose Altuve helped both Ryan Braun and Corey Hart score, giving the Brewers a 3-2 lead.

Milwaukee would score six times in the fifth inning, highlighted by a two-run homer by Rickie Weeks. Izturis also homered in the frame.

Ryan Braun added a home run of his own in the sixth inning, while Jonathan Lucroy homered in the seventh.

Wallace added his second homer, a two-run jack, in the eighth inning, bringing the score to 13-4.

Mike Fiers earned the win for Milwaukee, pitching six innings, allowing just two runs on eight hits. Fiers did not issue a walk and struck out six.

The Astros will now head to Atlanta to open up a three-game series against the Braves on Friday.

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Wednesday Game Preview, TV Info And More

While the Houston Astros weren't part of any major trade deadline deals on Tuesday - unlike last season, when both Michael Bourn and Hunter Pence were shipped to the NL East as the club signaled a total rebuild - the focus is most certainly on the future for the NL's worst club. Young Jordan Lyles will take the hill as Houston looks for its first win against Milwaukee in the series. Lyles has given up nine home runs in his last six starts and has an ERA over 5, but is thought to be a potential key part of the Astros' future rotation.

Date / Time: Wednesday, August 1, 1:10 p.m. CT

Location: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

TV: Fox Sports Houston

Radio: KTRH 740, KLAT 1010

Probable Starters: Jordan Lyles (2-7) vs. Mike Fiers (4-4)

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Dallas Keuchel Banged Around In 10-1 Loss

Astros starter Dallas Keuchel gave up seven innings over four-plus innings as Houston was routed in a 10-1 loss to the Brewers in Milwaukee on Tuesday night.

The Brewers scored one run in the first and second innings and scored two in the third on a home run from Aramis Ramirez. After a scoreless fourth, Keuchel allowed the first two batters in the fifth to reach and his day was done. Both would come around to score.

Chuckie Fick allowed one earned run in three innings of relief and Rhiner Cruz gave up two earned runs in the eighth.

At the plate, Houston's lone run was scored on a solo home run from Chris Snyder in the third inning. Snyder went 1-for-4, while Jose Altuve went 2-for-4.

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Tuesday Lineups Announced

There's nothing particularly notable for the Astros' lineup on this MLB trade deadline Tuesday as the Astros are set to play their second game against division rival Milwaukee, save for J.D. Marinez not starting. If you're a fan of penmanship, though, the Brewers delivered their card with some world championship caliber calligraphy.

Houston Astros:

1. Jose Altuve (R) 2B

2. Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS

3. Steve Pearce (R) RF

4. Brett Wallace (L) 1B

5. Justin Maxwell (R) LF

6. Scott Moore (L) 3B

7. Chris Snyder (R) C

8. Jordan Schafer (L) CF

9. Dallas Keuchel (L) P

Milwaukee Brewers:

1. Norichika Aoki (L) RF

2. Carlos Gomez (R) CF

3. Ryan Braun (R) LF

4. Aramis Ramirez (R) 3B

5. Corey Hart (R) 1B

6. Rickie Weeks (R) 2B

7. Martin Maldonado (R) C

8. Cody Ransom (R) SS

9. Yovani Gallardo (R) P

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Astros Vs. Brewers Preview: Tuesday Game Time, TV Info And More

The Astros and Brewers were able to punish each other's bullpens on Monday and the same is likely to happen on Tuesday. It's going to come down to witch batting lineup can't exploit the other team's back end pitching the most.

I wrote before Monday's game that it would be difficult to watch these teams play against each other because of their deficiencies in the bullpen, but that series opener was actually pretty fun to watch. We'll see how Tuesday turns out.

Dallas Keuchel (1-3, 4.63 ERA) will start for the Astros, facing Yovani Gallardo (8-8, 4.07 ERA) in the pitching duel.

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 31, 7:10 p.m. ET

TV: FOX Sports Houston

Online streaming: MLB.tv

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Astros Vs. Brewers Final: Houston Loses A Heartbreaker To Milwaukee, 8-7

The Houston Astros held the Milwaukee Brewers scoreless through the first six innings of Monday's matchup on the road at Miller Park. But the Brewers put up eight total runs in the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings to steal the game despite a furious comeback from Houston who put three runs on the board in the top of the ninth inning.

It was a wasted night at the plate for outfielder Steve Pearce who registered three RBI's in the game.

Bud Norris got the start on the mound and pitched six complete innings and gave up four hits and three earned runs, but it was Francisco Cordero who was credited with the loss after giving up four hits and two earned runs in his one inning of work.

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Brett Wallace Returns To Houston Lineup

The lineups for the Astros and Brewers series opener on Monday have been announced and there are a couple of interesting things to note here.

Brett Wallace is batting fourth in his first game back in the big leagues. Steve Pearce will bat third - the 12th hitter to do so for the Stros this season.

Astros have used 12 No. 3 hitters. By frequency: J.D., Lowrie, Moore, Lee, Maxwell, Buck, Bogusevic, Altuve, F-Mart, Downs, Johnson, Pearce.

— Zachary Levine (@zacharylevine) July 30, 2012

Take a look at the lineups:

Astros

1. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
2. Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS
3. Steve Pearce (R) RF
4. Brett Wallace (L) 1B
5. J.D. Martinez (R) LF
6. Scott Moore (L) 3B
7. Carlos Corporan (S) C
8. Jordan Schafer (L) CF
9. Bud Norris (R) P

Brewers

1. Norichika Aoki (L) RF
2. Carlos Gomez (R) CF
3. Aramis Ramirez (R) 3B
4. Corey Hart (R) 1B
5. Rickie Weeks (R) 2B
6. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
7. Nyjer Morgan (L) LF
8. Cesar Izturis (S) SS
9. Marco Estrada (R) P

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Astros Vs. Brewers Series Preview: Houston & Milwaukee Could Be Difficult To Watch

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