HOUSTON, TX-- Alex Bregman delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 13-12 putting the Astros one win away from their first World Series championship in franchise history. Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel combined for eight hits and 10 RBI for the Astros. The Astros hit five home runs … [Read more...] about Bregman walks off wacky game
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Astros grab series lead
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
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
Altuve on Hornsby-esque pace
By MIKE DeSANTO Jose Altuve has 37 hits in 68 at bats over his last 15 games, becoming the first batter to do so since Rogers Hornsby. Yeah, THE Rogers Hornsby. During Altuve's recent stretch, the Astros are 10-5 and have continued to cement themselves as the leader in the American League West. Altuve has contributed 19 RBI and 18 runs scored, bringing up his batting … [Read more...] about Altuve on Hornsby-esque pace