In the third inning of the Texas Class 5A State semifinal in early June, news started swirling around Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Alamo Heights senior Forest Whitley, the San Antonio native who was on the mound, had been drafted 17th overall by the Houston Astros. Soon after the selection, Forrest’s father, Matt, quickly ran […]
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For Forrest Whitley, June 9 will be a day to remember. Whitley will lead his Alamo Heights Mules in their first ever appearance at the Texas Class 5A state tournament at 7 p.m. Central time tonight at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. One hour before, the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft will
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Jose Altuve, the Houston Astros’ 25-year-old second baseman, is coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history. He became the first Astros player to win a batting title, with an average of .341. He set a club record with 225 hits, which broke Hall of Famer Craig Biggio’s record of 210. Altuve also
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