Astros host Marlins, continue to seek strong finish to first half
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Houston Astros manager Joe Espada continued to stump for starter Ronel Blanco as an American League All-Star even after the right-hander was not selected for the team over the weekend.
Almost on cue, Blanco produced the kind of start the Astros were seeking as they opened their final homestand before the All-Star break with a 4-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.
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