The Houston Astros won yet again on Wednesday night, now eight for their last ten and climbing within a game of the best record in the American League. Earning

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

Hall of Fame slugger Jeff Bagwell watches every Astros game, whether they’re on the road or at home. In his role as senior advisor to ownership, he’s often roaming the Minor Leagues and watching prospects play,