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Ausmus homers in last game as an Astro; Braves end with worst year since 1990

Associated Press

Sunday, September 28, 2008

HOUSTON -- Houston's season finale belonged to Brad Ausmus. The 39-year-old catcher hit a two-run homer in his final game with the team and the Astros finished with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Ausmus caught a franchise-record 1,249 games in 10 seasons. A free agent, Ausmus has said he will retire if he can't sign with a team based closer to his home in San Diego. After a pre-game ceremony, Ausmus added one more highlight in his first at-bat. Jose Castillo doubled in the th ...

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