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HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros havent fared well this season after trailing early and hadnt overcome a deficit of more than three runs this year. Ken... Wright Elite Womens Jersey . None of that fazed this young team on Saturday night after falling into a 4-0 hole in the third inning. Justin Maxwell hit one of Houstons season-high three homers to put his team on top in the fifth inning and the Astros held on for a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers. "Weve been scrapping like that all year regardless of the score," Maxwell said. "If we get behind early, the guys know they have to put together good at-bats to get us back in the ball game." But their resolve hasnt led to much success in games like this, and entering Saturday they were 5-14 when an opponent scored first. "The ability to be able to come back is huge in any ball game," Houston manager Brad Mills said. "To see them continue to battle. Ive seen that all year long. Its very gratifying for them to see that everything theyre doing, theyre going in the right direction." Maxwells second home run of the year, and first since his first at-bat as an Astro earlier this season, came with one on and two outs in the fifth inning to make it 5-4. Chris Snyder had a solo shot in the third and Carlos Lees two-run homer in the fourth helped close the gap. The Rangers took an early lead thanks to a four-run third inning, highlighted by David Murphys three-run inside-the-park home run. The Astros added an insurance run in the sixth when J.D. Martinez doubled and scored on a double by Travis Buck after a walk by Snyder. Houston starter Lucas Harrell (3-3) yielded five hits and four runs -- one earned -- in 5 2-3 innings. Brett Myers allowed a single by Elvis Andrus with one out in the ninth, but Josh Hamilton grounded into a double play to end the game. Andrus got caught in a rundown after Hamiltons grounder, and was out when Myers tagged his foot on a close play at second to earn his 10th save. Derek Holland (3-3), who was pitching on four days of extra rest, allowed five hits and five runs in five innings in his shortest start of the season. He last started on May 10, but pitched an inning of relief on Monday. "My fastball command just went erratic all of a sudden," he said. "I couldnt locate down. Everything was up. Just fell behind, too, and made it predictable for them what to sit on, too." Andrus tripled and scored on a sacrifice fly by Hamilton to get Texas within 6-5 in the seventh inning. Michael Young singled off Wilton Lopez to start the eighth. Lopez was replaced by Wesley Wright, who gave up a pinch-hit single to Brandon Snyder. Wright was relieved by Brandon Lyon, who retired Nelson Cruz before Mike Napoli grounded out, leaving runners at second and third. Houston escaped the jam when Maxwell caught a fly ball by pinch-hitter Craig Gentry. "We still (were) within striking distance," Texas manager Ron Washington said. "We had opportunities. We just didnt cash it in." It was the first time Houston had three home runs in a game since Sept. 7 against Pittsburgh. The Astros did it in front of their second sellout crowd of the season to even the three-game series at 1-1. Andrus walked with one out in the third inning before reaching second on a groundout by Hamilton. Andrus scored on a single to left field by Adrian Beltre to make it 1-0. Beltre has a 10-game hitting streak. Michael Young reached on a force attempt on an error by shortstop Jed Lowrie to leave two on and two out. Then came Murphys inside-the-park homer on a fly ball to right centre field. Maxwell dived to try and make the catch and Jordan Schafer tripped over him in the process. Schafer got up and grabbed the ball near the wall and threw to Jose Altuve. Murphy beat Altuves throw home to make it 4-0. It was the first inside-the-park homer for Murphy, the 23rd one in franchise history and the first for Texas since Gentry did it at Seattle last Sept. 23. "I saw both guys dive, and when I it got past them I was probably halfway between first and second and knew I had a chance," Murphy said. "I started running as fast as I could. I probably put it in overdrive a little too quickly because I ran out of gas at the end." The last inside-the-park home run at Minute Maid Park came on Altuves first career homer on Aug. 20. Schafer was injured on Murphys home run and left the game with a sprained right ankle. Brian Bogusevic entered the game at right field and Maxwell took Schafers spot in centre. X-rays on Schafers ankle were negative and the team said he would undergo more tests on Monday. After Murphys homer, Snyder got the Astros within 4-1 with a solo shot to left field in the third inning. Lee cut the lead to 4-3 with his two-run homer to left in the fourth after Maxwell walked. NOTES: Texas pitcher Robbie Ross has the most wins in the majors by a relief pitcher this season with five. ... These teams wrap up the series on Sunday when Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis opposes Jordan Lyles. ... Cruz has been experiencing tightness in his right quad for three games, but Washington said he was OK. . Smith was cut down by a Vikings player while chasing running back Toby Gerhart late in the first quarter. He got up slowly, stayed in for one play and then ran gingerly to the sideline. He didnt return. Harbaugh said the 49ers were still waiting for final results from team doctors but it "looks like well be all right. [url=http://www.chargersproshop.us.com/Womens-Donald-Butler-Authentic-Jersey/]Do... Butler Jersey . During Wednesday nights game in Calgary, Ashton drove Smith into the boards from behind. He was assessed a two-minute penalty on the play and then a further five minutes for fighting after engaging with Calgary defenceman Shane OBrien, who took Ashton to task for the hit. Nik... Air Max 90 Mens Trainers .5 million contract extension. The team announced the move via Twitter on Monday morning. Ma... Lewis Elite Jersey Womens . LOUIS -- Once again, the St.OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin is having surgery on his knee Thursday to deal with slightly torn cartilage. Coach John Harbaugh said the veteran wideout will miss the final two weeks of the regular season and be able to return for the playoffs. The Ravens will not reveal which knee is injured. Lee Evans is slated to start with Boldin sidelined. Dr. James Andrews is performing the procedure in Birmingham, Ala. The 31-year-old Boldin has 57 receptions for 887 yards and three touchdowns this year. "Hes got a slight tear in his meniscus. It flapped up on him, I think it was Tuesday night after the walkthrough," coach John Harbaugh said. "Hes going to have to get it repaired. Its two weeeks and hell be back for the playoffs, whatever round we happen to play in. Drew Brees Womens Jersey Elite. . It will be a little bit tighter if we have to play in the first round." Harbaugh said former Pro Bowl placekicker Shayne Graham will kick in place of Billy Cundiff on Saturday against the Cleveland Browns. Cundiff has been struggling with a left calf injury and has missed three of his five field goal attempts in December. "We anticipate Shayne being the kicker this week," Harbaugh said. "Billys dealing with his calf and Shaynes been practicing. Even if Billy was ready to go, and I still think hes nursing that thing back and hes not 100 per cent, Shayne got the week of practice in, so well go with Shayne." ' ' '
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