Definitions
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- proper noun baseball The team Houston Astros.
- noun baseball A group of players of the team Houston Astros.
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Examples
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The strength of the Astros is their pitching staff.
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Newsflash: Armed Astros is the next entry in this blog.
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Anyone expecting similar numbers to those he put up last season with the Houston Astros is going to be disappointed.
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Astros owner Drayton McLane was upbeat as he walked around the clubhouse, hugging players and thanking them for what he called the "greatest season in Astros history."
USATODAY.com - Astros find positives in 'greatest season' 2005
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Their 11 1/2-game lead over the Houston Astros is their largest ever at the All-Star break.
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HOUSTON One expectation that has come to fruition for the Houston Astros is the proliferation of players on the National League roster, and much of that is because they're hosting the game.
USATODAY.com - Astros lagging behind even with four All-Stars on roster 2004
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Roy Oswalt, winner of a career-high nine consecutive games, will take the mound Sept. 19 seeking to collect his 20th victory, a feat accomplished by only six other pitchers in Astros history.
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What will make or break the Astros is whether they can come up with some decent starters to fill out the rotation.
USATODAY.com - Astros need a lot of luck for playoff run 2002
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The Braves eliminated the Astros from the playoffs in 1997 and 1999.
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The big question for the Astros is whether outfielders Derek Bell or Luis Gonzalez are going to hit.
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