Astros-Cubs exhibitions: March 29-30
March 30, 2013 6:39 PM
Astros groundskeeper Kyle Eddlemon cleans the home on deck circle before an exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs.
Astros groundskeeper Kyle Eddlemon cleans the home on deck circle before an exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs.
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Astros players huddle before an exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park.
Astros players huddle before an exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park.
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Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before taking batting practice with the Astros.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before taking batting practice with the Astros.
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Astros players warm up before an exhibition against the Cubs.
Astros players warm up before an exhibition against the Cubs.
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Astros shortstop prospect Carlos Correa takes batting practice.
Astros shortstop prospect Carlos Correa takes batting practice.
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Texans defensive end J.J. Watt speaks with Astros owner Jim Crane before taking batting practice.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt speaks with Astros owner Jim Crane before taking batting practice.
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J.J. Watt of the Texans shakes hands with Jose Altuve of the Astros before taking batting practice.
J.J. Watt of the Texans shakes hands with Jose Altuve of the Astros before taking batting practice.
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Texans defensive end J.J. Watt connects on a pitch as he takes batting practice with the Astros. Watt hit five home runs.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt connects on a pitch as he takes batting practice with the Astros. Watt hit five home runs.
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Texans defensive end J.J. Watt greets Milo Hamilton before batting practice.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt greets Milo Hamilton before batting practice.
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The opening day trimmings are on display at Minute Maid Park during batting practice.
The opening day trimmings are on display at Minute Maid Park during batting practice.
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Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up during batting practice with the Astros.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up during batting practice with the Astros.
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Carlos Correa fields a grounder during warmups.
Carlos Correa fields a grounder during warmups.
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Astros teammates Carlos Pena and Carlos Correa share a laugh in the dugout.
Astros teammates Carlos Pena and Carlos Correa share a laugh in the dugout.
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Cubs players stretch before facing the Astros.
Cubs players stretch before facing the Astros.
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Astros pitcher Alex White delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Cubs. White exited the game with elbow discomfort after one inning. HeÕll be examined by team doctors Saturday morning.
Astros pitcher Alex White delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Cubs. White exited the game with elbow discomfort after one inning. HeÕll be examined by team doctors Saturday morning.
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Astros second baseman Jose Altuve makes the relay over Cubs outfielder David DeJesus to complete a double play during the second inning.
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve makes the relay over Cubs outfielder David DeJesus to complete a double play during the second inning.
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Astros manager Bo Porter watches his team from the dugout against the Cubs.
Astros manager Bo Porter watches his team from the dugout against the Cubs.
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Astros center fielder Rick Ankiel makes a catch.
Astros center fielder Rick Ankiel makes a catch.
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Astros first base prospect Jonathan Singleton bats against the Cubs.
Astros first base prospect Jonathan Singleton bats against the Cubs.
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Astros manager Bo Porter checks on second baseman Jose Altuve after he was hit by a pitch.
Astros manager Bo Porter checks on second baseman Jose Altuve after he was hit by a pitch.
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Astros outfield prospect George Springer dives back to first ahead of the tag from Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Astros outfield prospect George Springer dives back to first ahead of the tag from Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
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Astros relief pitcher Josh Fields delivers a pitch. Fields struck out two batters in a scoreless inning of work.
Astros relief pitcher Josh Fields delivers a pitch. Fields struck out two batters in a scoreless inning of work.
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Marwin Gonzales of the Astros is congratulated by third base coach Dave Trembley after he hit a home run.
Marwin Gonzales of the Astros is congratulated by third base coach Dave Trembley after he hit a home run.
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Astros first baseman Jonathan Singleton scoops the ball out of the dirt to get Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney at first.
Astros first baseman Jonathan Singleton scoops the ball out of the dirt to get Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney at first.
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Cubs designated hitter Dioner Navarro, left, celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the second inning.
Cubs designated hitter Dioner Navarro, left, celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the second inning.
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Astros prospect Delino DeShields runs the bases after coming in to pinch run.
Astros prospect Delino DeShields runs the bases after coming in to pinch run.
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The Minute Maid Park train is seen above Crawford Boxes.
The Minute Maid Park train is seen above Crawford Boxes.
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Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell, right, covers his face as the game goes into extra innings. The contest ended tied 6-6 after three hours and 49 minutes.
Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell, right, covers his face as the game goes into extra innings. The contest ended tied 6-6 after three hours and 49 minutes.
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The lone man sits in a section of the stands as the Houston Astros play the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
The lone man sits in a section of the stands as the Houston Astros play the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros Domingo Santana celebrates at the in the dugout after scoring a run against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros Domingo Santana right, beats out the Chicago Cubs Steve Clevenger left, to first base during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros Domingo Santana right, beats out the Chicago Cubs Steve Clevenger left, to first base during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in ... more
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The Houston Astros Jonathan Singleton left, tags the base to put out the Chicago Cubs Jae-Hoon Ha during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
The Houston Astros Jonathan Singleton left, tags the base to put out the Chicago Cubs Jae-Hoon Ha during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros catcher Jason Jaramillo left, and the Chicago Cubs Jae-Hoon Ha right, watch the ball after Ha hit a foul during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros catcher Jason Jaramillo left, and the Chicago Cubs Jae-Hoon Ha right, watch the ball after Ha hit a foul during the fifth inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, ... more
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The Houston Astros left fielder J.D. Martinez left, slaps hands with teammate Trevor Crowe right, after scoring a run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros left fielder J.D. Martinez left, slaps hands with teammate Trevor Crowe right, after scoring a run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute ... more
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The Houston Astros left fielder J.D. Martinez left, slaps hands with teammate Trevor Crowe right, after scoring a run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros left fielder J.D. Martinez left, slaps hands with teammate Trevor Crowe right, after scoring a run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute ... more
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The Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena left, and Chicago Cubs catcher Wellington Castillo right, chase down the Houston Astros Brandon Laird for an out during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena left, and Chicago Cubs catcher Wellington Castillo right, chase down the Houston Astros Brandon Laird for an out during the second inning of MLB exhibition game ... more
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The Houston Astros Brandon Laird class for time during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
The Houston Astros Brandon Laird class for time during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros Brandon Laird right, slides into second base after hitting a double as the Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney fields the ball during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros Brandon Laird right, slides into second base after hitting a double as the Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney fields the ball during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action at ... more
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The Houston Astros Carlos Correa throws the ball to first base during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
The Houston Astros Carlos Correa throws the ball to first base during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Chicago Cubs right fielder Nate Schierholtz left, dives safely back to first base as the Houston Astros first baseman Jonathan Singleton catches the ball during the second inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Chicago Cubs right fielder Nate Schierholtz left, dives safely back to first base as the Houston Astros first baseman Jonathan Singleton catches the ball during the second inning of MLB exhibition game ... more
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The Houston Astros manager Bo Porter during the first inning of MLB exhibition game action against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
The Houston Astros manager Bo Porter during the first inning of MLB exhibition game action against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Travis Wood throws a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
The Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Travis Wood throws a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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The Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
The Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of MLB exhibition game action at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
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Fans stand during the National Anthem prior to the MLB exhibition game between the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
Fans stand during the National Anthem prior to the MLB exhibition game between the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston .
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle