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Article: Class AAA ace Halama could aid Astros' drive.(Sports)(Baseball)(Minor League Notebook)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- August 1, 1997
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The Houston Astros have ridden the coattails of their strong pitching rotation this season, building a 6 1/2-game lead in the National League Central by going 19-7 for July. Despite their overpowering play of late, the Astros could make one pivotal addition to their corps before the season ends - and it doesn't bode well for the already overmatched NL Central.
Not only does Houston boast a Cy Young Award candidate in Darryl Kile, but Shane Reynolds is approaching his early-season form after recent leg surgery. With lefty Mike Hampton and 6-foot-4, 205-pound Chris Holt as the third and fourth pitchers, the Astros have perhaps the most imposing group west of ...