HOUSTON, TX-- Yuli Gurriel hit a solo home run, the first of his postseason career, to spark a four-run second inning for the Astros. Lance McCullers Jr. went five-and-one-third innings for the Astros, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks with three strikeouts, and Brad Peacock held the Dodgers hitless and scoreless in the last three-and-two-thirds innings, walking … [Read more...] about Astros grab series lead
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Astros make double the history in Game 2 win
HOUSTON ASTROS 7 LOS ANGELES DODGERS 6 in 11 LOS ANGELES, CA-- George Springer hit a two-run home run, his second of the playoffs and first since the ALDS, in the top of the 11th inning for the Astros, giving them the lead for good. Justin Verlander tossed six innings for the Astros, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out five. Springer's … [Read more...] about Astros make double the history in Game 2 win
Kershaw out-duels Keuchel in Game 1
HOUSTON ASTROS 1 LOS ANGELES DODGERS 3 LOS ANGELES, CA-- Justin Turner smacked a two-run home run to give the Dodgers the lead in their first World Series game since 1988. Clayton Kershaw pitched seven innings for the Dodgers, allowing one run on three hits while fanning 11 to earn the win. Brandon Morrow and Kenley Jansen held the Astros hitless and scoreless in the last … [Read more...] about Kershaw out-duels Keuchel in Game 1
Houston Strong: Astros power way to World Series
NEW YORK YANKEES 0 HOUSTON ASTROS 4 HOUSTON, TX-- Brian McCann doubled home a pair of runs for the Astros, helping them move on to their second World Series in team history. Charlie Morton threw five scoreless innings allowing two hits and one walk with five strikeouts, and Lance McCullers Jr. tossed four innings in relief for the Astros, giving up one hit and one walk, … [Read more...] about Houston Strong: Astros power way to World Series
Verlander, Altuve lead Astros to game seven
NEW YORK YANKEES 0 HOUSTON ASTROS 7 HOUSTON, TX-- Jose Altuve plated three runs on a pair of hits, including a solo home run helping the Astros force a game seven in the American League Championship Series. Justin Verlander tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk while fanning eight. Altuve's RBI and home run were his first of the series in … [Read more...] about Verlander, Altuve lead Astros to game seven