Family, baseball help Astros' Devenski thrive
With love and drive, Houston hurler emerged from tough environment
In 1996, a dog almost defeated a dragon.At age 5 -- many years before he earned the nickname "Dragon'' -- Chris Devenski was playing with older kids. The others knew the eventual Astros pitcher had an affinity for chasing baseballs, so they would throw a ball and Devenski would run
Devenski deals Grizzlies one more title
Astros right-hander flirts with perfecto as Fresno takes national crown
EL PASO, Texas -- The Grizzlies arrived at Southwest University Park on Monday afternoon. It was a long day of travel, but Chris Devenski eagerly made his way to the dugout for a first glimpse of what would become his historic stage. At the top step, he looked out at