PITTSBURGH - With a burst of speed, Jacob Melton recorded the hit he had spent most his life working toward. Then, he had to wait a little longer to make sure it counted. Melton, the Houston Astros' touted outfield prospect,

The Houston Astros have called up outfielder Jacob Melton, one of their top prospects, the team announced Sunday. Infielder/outfielder Zach Dezenzo was placed on the 15-day injured list with left hand inflammation in a corresponding move.

Jacob Melton's first Major League hit with the Astros is one he’ll always remember. And not just because he saw it replayed over and over on the Daikin Park video screen after the Rays issued a replay challenge,