Astros put OF Jacob Melton on injured list
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The Houston Astros made quite a bit of changes on Saturday. Following Jacob Melton picking up an ankle injury during Friday's contest, it seemed likely that he was going to need an injured list stint based on what was being reported after the game.
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Lewis, who smashed a 425-foot homer in the sixth inning, singled in the ninth inning but exited the game after he pulled up while sprinting to first base. He didn't look devastated by any means, but the trainer and manager Rocco Baldelli quickly met him at first base and took him out of the game.