Springer, who on Monday was named American League Player of the Week, continued a torrid stretch by going 2-for-3 with two walks and three runs. Springer is 18-for-35 (.524) in his last nine games, and his 16th homer ties him with the Brewers' Christian Yellich for the most in the majors.

The Cougars left 14 runners on base, including the bases loaded twice, as the Owls clinched the annual series between crosstown rivals 2-1 at Constellation Field.

.Houston’s economy accelerated beyond its normal pace in the last three months, driven by stronger job growth, particularly in manufacturing and business professional services.

.Houston’s economy accelerated beyond its normal pace in the last three months, driven by stronger job growth, particularly in manufacturing and business professional services.

.Houston’s economy accelerated beyond its normal pace in the last three months, driven by stronger job growth, particularly in manufacturing and business professional services.

Houston's economy is likely entering a period of moderate and sustained growth, as the days of $100 oil per barrel and the rapid expansion that followed are long gone, but the economy recovers overall.

Houston's economy is likely entering a period of moderate and sustained growth, as the days of $100 oil per barrel and the rapid expansion that followed are long gone, but the economy recovers overall.

Houston's economy is likely entering a period of moderate and sustained growth, as the days of $100 oil per barrel and the rapid expansion that followed are long gone, but the economy recovers overall.

Texas' economy recovered in the first quarter of 2019, data suggests.

Texas' economy recovered in the first quarter of 2019, data suggests.

Texas' economy recovered in the first quarter of 2019, data suggests.

Higher energy prices accounted for more than 80 percent of inflation in the Houston area.

Higher energy prices accounted for more than 80 percent of inflation in the Houston area.

Higher energy prices accounted for more than 80 percent of inflation in the Houston area.

Houston's economy continued to expand in April, but at a slower pace than a month prior.