Astros turn to Jose Urquidy in bid for sweep of Angels

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Houston Astros veteran first baseman Jose Abreu was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with lumbar spine inflammation, a lingering issue that required two cortisone shots to ease the discomfort.

Abreu acknowledged before the Astros' 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that he has dealt with back issues sporadically this season, a campaign that has included him produ