Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0
2 years, 2 months ago

Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros are off to a perfect start this postseason. Taking the formula that won them 106 games in the regular season — strong pitching and hitting home runs — the Astros kept rolling against the New York Yankees. Bregman connected for an early three-run homer, Valdez threw seven strong innings and the Astros edged the Yankees 3-2 Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series. “I think the roof open kind of killed us,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, later adding, “I didn’t think like he smoked it like no-doubter, but it felt like his homers to right. A night after Justin Verlander fanned 11 in a 4-2 win in Game 1, Valdez turned in another solid pitching performance and Bregman’s third-inning homer was all the offense Houston needed.

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Yankees Hope to Bounce Back in Game 3 After Slumping Star Judge
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yankees Hope to Bounce Back in Game 3 After Slumping Star Judge

Associated Press  

The New York Yankees hope to bounce back from a 2-0 deficit in the World Series when they visit Yankee Stadium for Game 3. Aaron Judge and the Yankees need to start hitting if they want to climb back into the contest. Despite Ohtani's injury scare, the Yankees are looking to stage a comeback that would send this highly anticipated …

Yankees Get Another Shot at Guardians, Win 8-6 in Game 5 of ALCS
2 months ago

Yankees Get Another Shot at Guardians, Win 8-6 in Game 5 of ALCS

Associated Press  

The New York Yankees secured a 8-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Despite a late-night meltdown, the Yankees showed resilience, scoring two runs in the ninth inning to secure the win. Clase struggled in high-leverage situations, giving up two home runs in the eighth and ninth innings. …

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Kaitlyn McGrath, Rustin Dodd, Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — This wasn’t your typical October classic. There were five lead changes between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, a postseason first. After the Royals took a 1-0 lead in the second, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit …

Tigers look to sweep AL Wild Card Series against Astros
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tigers look to sweep AL Wild Card Series against Astros

Associated Press  

Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros Houston; Wednesday, 2:32 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tyler Holton ; Astros: Hunter Brown BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -174, Tigers +145; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers play in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. Kyle Tucker is 16-for-40 with a double, three home runs …

Houston pitchers combine for 3-hitter, Astros down Guardians 5-2 in matchup of AL division champs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Houston pitchers combine for 3-hitter, Astros down Guardians 5-2 in matchup of AL division champs

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Ronel Blanco pitched five scoreless innings and rookie Zach Dezenzo homered, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in a matchup of division winners that could meet again this postseason. “You could make a case he’s one of our best starters,” Astros manager Joe Espada said of Blanco, who has …

Astros overcome terrible start to clinch 4th straight AL West title
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Astros overcome terrible start to clinch 4th straight AL West title

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Trailing the Seattle Mariners by 10 games in mid-June, the Houston Astros were undoubtedly down. The Astros clinched their fourth straight AL West title with a 4-3 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night, overcoming a terrible start to reach the playoffs for an eighth consecutive year. “And the guys just put their heads down, never stopped believing …

Orioles clinch playoff berth, overcome Judge’s 56th home run to beat Yankees 5-3
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Orioles clinch playoff berth, overcome Judge’s 56th home run to beat Yankees 5-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Baltimore Orioles clinched their second straight playoff berth, overcoming Aaron Judge’s major league-leading 56th home run to beat the New York Yankees 5-3 on Tuesday night. I think today is a sense of relief.” Anthony Santander hit his 44th home run and Ramón Urías and Colton Cowser also went deep for Baltimore, which closed within five …

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1
3 months ago

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings, Wilyer Abreu reached base three times and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. “Guys did an amazing job working counts, taking their walks.” Abreu walked and scored on Vaughn Grissom’s sacrifice fly in the second, …

Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Yankees
3 months ago

Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Yankees

Associated Press  

New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Luis Gil ; Athletics: Joey Estes BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Yankees -179, Athletics +150; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics play the New York Yankees looking to break a four-game home slide. The Athletics rank third in the AL with 193 total home …

Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings
3 months ago

Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and drove in both runs for New York as the Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. We’re in the dance.” The first AL team to wrap up a playoff spot, the Yankees moved five games ahead of second-place …

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
3 months ago

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth. Milwaukee clinched its second straight division title and made the playoffs for the sixth time in the last …

Rodriguez leads Mariners against the Yankees after 4-hit outing
3 months ago

Rodriguez leads Mariners against the Yankees after 4-hit outing

Associated Press  

New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners Seattle; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Nestor Cortes Jr. ; Mariners: Bryce Miller BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Yankees -121, Mariners +101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners play the New York Yankees after Julio Rodriguez had four hits on Tuesday in an 11-2 loss to the Yankees. The Mariners …

Brewers beat Phillies 6-2 in matchup of NL division leaders
3 months, 1 week ago

Brewers beat Phillies 6-2 in matchup of NL division leaders

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Joey Ortiz and William Contreras each drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers moved a step closer to clinching the NL Central title by beating the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Monday night. “At this point, it’s just trying to get everybody on the same page and trying to make as deep a run as you …

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return
3 months, 1 week ago

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to help spoil Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound and send the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. “You know, it’s not as consistent as it normally is.” Texas built a 2-0 lead early, capitalizing on a costly Emerson Hancock …

Langford is key for 2nd night in a row as Rangers beat Yankees 10-6 to take series
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Langford is key for 2nd night in a row as Rangers beat Yankees 10-6 to take series

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Wyatt Langford had three hits, scored three runs and drove in two a night after his game-ending grand slam against the Yankees, and the Texas Rangers beat New York again 10-6 on Wednesday night. Duke Ellis, who went to high school in East Texas, followed Grisham’s slam with his first big league hit as one of …

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. “He always finds a way to wow us and that’s another big swing by Jose Altuve,” manager Joe Espada said. “Seven innings of one-run …

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Zach Dezenzo drew a go-ahead bases-loaded walk and the Houston Astros took advantage of two Kansas City errors in a four-run eighth inning to beat the Royals 6-3 on Thursday night. “That’s a huge win for us, right there.” The Royals had taken the lead in the seventh after two errors by the Astros. Same thing on the …

Bregman walk-off homer lifts Astros over Dodgers 7-6 after Ohtani hits NL-high 32nd home run
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bregman walk-off homer lifts Astros over Dodgers 7-6 after Ohtani hits NL-high 32nd home run

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Alex Bregman hit a game-ending homer off Blake Treinen in the ninth inning that sailed over the left-field train tracks, and the Houston Astros overcame Shohei Ohtani’s National League-leading 32nd home run to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Saturday night. Just trying to get something I could put a good swing on, and I was fortunate …

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1
5 months, 1 week ago

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez struck out a season-high 10 and allowed one run in seven innings, and rookie Joey Loperfido homered and tripled to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. He was really good.” Loperfido hit a two-run homer as the Astros jumped on Bryan Hoeing for four runs in the …

Bregman’s tiebreaking homer in the seventh leads Astros to 4-3 win over Marlins
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bregman’s tiebreaking homer in the seventh leads Astros to 4-3 win over Marlins

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Alex Bregman had three RBIs and his tiebreaking two-run home run in the seventh inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 4-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. “And today was one of those days that we didn’t really have too much traffic on the bases, but we found a way to get it done.” The …

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Texas rookie Wyatt Langford became the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, and the Rangers routed the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 on Sunday night to snap a six-game skid. RED SOX 4, PADRES 1 BOSTON — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and Boston ended San Diego’s five-game winning …

McNeil snaps home run drought, Mets move over .500 by beating Astros
5 months, 3 weeks ago

McNeil snaps home run drought, Mets move over .500 by beating Astros

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil homered in the sixth inning Friday night, powering the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros and moving them over.500 for the first time since May 2. “We’ve been saying that guys are going to have to step up and they did that today — especially on an …

Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez went 3 for 3 with an early homer and three RBIs, Tyrone Taylor added a three-run drive and the surging New York Mets routed the New York Yankees 12-2 on Wednesday night for a two-game Subway Series sweep. “As a guy that likes to talk a lot of crap, I think it’s fun,” said shortstop …

Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón’s second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees
6 months ago

Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón’s second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer on Carlos Rodón’s second pitch of the night, Austin Riley and Matt Olson also went deep off the left-hander and the Atlanta Braves routed the suddenly struggling New York Yankees 8-1 on Friday for their seventh win in eight games. “It’s good to see the guys hung in there and, hopefully, …

Orioles use big 2nd inning against Gil to rout Yankees 17-5 and win 22nd straight series vs. AL East
6 months ago

Orioles use big 2nd inning against Gil to rout Yankees 17-5 and win 22nd straight series vs. AL East

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer to spark a six-run second inning, Gunnar Henderson reached base four times and the Baltimore Orioles knocked out rookie pitcher Luis Gil early in a 17-5 rout of the New York Yankees on Thursday. Baltimore also improved to 19-7 against the AL East this season and 51-27 since the start of …

Ortiz and Wilson lead Brewers to 3-1 win over the Reds
6 months, 1 week ago

Ortiz and Wilson lead Brewers to 3-1 win over the Reds

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Joey Ortiz hit a three-run homer, Bryse Wilson gave up three hits in 5 1/3 innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Saturday. “I think the Orioles messed up,” Wilson said of the trade with Baltimore that brought Ortiz along with left-handed pitcher DL Hall to Milwaukee for 2021 Cy Young Award winner Corbin …

Astros bring 1-0 series lead over Angels into game 2
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Astros bring 1-0 series lead over Angels into game 2

Associated Press  

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Anaheim, California; Saturday, 10:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown ; Angels: Tyler Anderson BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -159, Angels +135; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels. Jose Altuve has 12 doubles, nine home runs and 21 RBI …

Yainer Diaz homers in his 4th straight game, Framber Valdez throws a 4-hitter, Astros top Halos 7-1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yainer Diaz homers in his 4th straight game, Framber Valdez throws a 4-hitter, Astros top Halos 7-1

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yainer Diaz homered in his fourth consecutive game and drove in three runs, and Framber Valdez pitched a four-hitter in the Houston Astros’ 7-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. “I spoke to Cristian earlier today, and I told him, ‘I’m going to throw a really good game today, because we need it.’” Valdez …

Angels play the Astros in first of 3-game series
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Angels play the Astros in first of 3-game series

Associated Press  

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Anaheim, California; Friday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez ; Angels: Griffin Canning BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -185, Angels +154; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Friday. The Astros rank third in the AL with 80 …

Wheeler tosses 7 strong innings, Realmuto homers as Phillies beat Rangers 5-2 for 3-game sweep
7 months ago

Wheeler tosses 7 strong innings, Realmuto homers as Phillies beat Rangers 5-2 for 3-game sweep

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler tossed seven strong innings and J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos homered to help Philadelphia complete a three-game sweep of the World Series champion Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Thursday, the Phillies’ seventh series sweep this season. Not even weekday baseball could curtail attendance — with a sellout crowd of 42,377 stuffed inside Citizens Bank Park …

Rafael Devers sets team record by homering in 6th straight game as Red Sox top Rays 5-0
7 months ago

Rafael Devers sets team record by homering in 6th straight game as Red Sox top Rays 5-0

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rafael Devers set a team record by homering in his sixth consecutive game, Tanner Houck allowed two hits over seven innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Monday night. I felt like I accomplished that pretty well tonight.” Ceddanne Rafaela also homered for the Red Sox, who returned to.500 at …

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins
7 months, 1 week ago

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Clarke Schmidt cruised to a career-long eight shutout innings after Anthony Volpe led off the game with a home run that sparked a three-run first inning, and the New York Yankees finished a three-game sweep with a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Gleyber Torres hit two doubles and drove in a run, and Anthony Rizzo, …

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Before the first of two games in Mexico City, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said he hoped that the trip could help them solve their offensive struggles. Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday night in the MLB World Tour: Mexico …

Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1

Hindustan Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday night. HT Image Six nights after throwing a no-hitter at home against Toronto in his first start of the season, Blanco held the World Series champs without a hit until Adolis García grounded …

José Altuve hits go-ahead homer as Astros take 3-2 ALCS lead over Rangers after benches clear
1 year, 2 months ago

José Altuve hits go-ahead homer as Astros take 3-2 ALCS lead over Rangers after benches clear

LA Times  

Houston Astros’ José Altuve celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday in Arlington, Texas. José Altuve hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros, after getting into another bench-clearing scuffle with the Texas Rangers, rallied for a 5-4 …

José Abreu and Yordan Álvarez help Astros get even with rout of Rangers in ALCS Game 4
1 year, 2 months ago

José Abreu and Yordan Álvarez help Astros get even with rout of Rangers in ALCS Game 4

LA Times  

Houston’s José Abreu hits a three-run home run against the Rangers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of the ALCS on Thursday in Arlington, Texas. José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Álvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the American League Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in …

Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
1 year, 2 months ago

Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — No matter the place or the moment, the Texas Rangers are rolling right now. Jonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and Texas beat Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros 5-4 on Monday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series. You can’t ask for anything more than what they’ve given us.” Adolis García, Mitch …

MLB playoffs: Astros power past Twins and into ALCS; Phillies take series lead over Braves
1 year, 2 months ago

MLB playoffs: Astros power past Twins and into ALCS; Phillies take series lead over Braves

LA Times  

Houston Astros’ Jose Abreu rounds the bases after his two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in Minneapolis. José Abreu homered for the third time in two games, a two-run rocket in the fourth inning that launched the Houston Astros to their seventh straight AL Championship Series appearance …

Orioles in danger of being swept out of the postseason after losing ALDS Game 2 to the Rangers
1 year, 2 months ago

Orioles in danger of being swept out of the postseason after losing ALDS Game 2 to the Rangers

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The 101-win Baltimore Orioles are on the verge of being swept out of the postseason after losing Game 2 of the AL Division Series 11-8 to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. “We just got to keep pushing forward because we can’t lose again.” Game 3 of the best-of-five series is at Texas on Tuesday. Spraying a lot of …

Texas’ shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
1 year, 2 months ago

Texas’ shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — For the first time this postseason, the maligned Texas bullpen had to protect a slim lead in the late innings. Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning ahead, and the Rangers held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on …

Yankees miss playoffs for first time since 2016 with windy 7-1 loss to Diamondbacks
1 year, 2 months ago

Yankees miss playoffs for first time since 2016 with windy 7-1 loss to Diamondbacks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The last time the New York Yankees missed the postseason, Aaron Judge was a.179 hitter with 27 games of experience in 2016. A year after the Yankees won 99 games and Judge hit 62 homers to break Roger Maris’ single-season AL record, New York was mathematically eliminated with a rainy 7-1 loss Sunday to the Arizona Diamondbacks …

Brewers rally to overcome Domínguez’s fourth homer, drop Yankees below .500 with 8-2 win
1 year, 3 months ago

Brewers rally to overcome Domínguez’s fourth homer, drop Yankees below .500 with 8-2 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — William Contreras hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame rookie Jasson Domínguez’s fourth homer to drop the New York Yankees back below.500 with an 8-2 victory on Friday night. The catcher got his clutch hit two days striking out on a 97 mph full-count fastball that appeared a little outside …

Astros slug their way to the top of the AL West with 16 homers in 3 games to sweep Rangers
1 year, 3 months ago

Astros slug their way to the top of the AL West with 16 homers in 3 games to sweep Rangers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros made quite a powerful statement while slugging themselves back to the top of the AL West. The Astros have won the AL West five of the last six seasons, made it to the AL Championship six consecutive times and been to four World Series in that span, winning two of them. That was after …

Altuve homers 3 times, Maldonado twice as Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Altuve homers 3 times, Maldonado twice as Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — With a matchup of three-time Cy Young Award winners looming in the finale of a key series with rival Texas, Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros have mashed their way back to a familiar spot. Altuve had homers in four consecutive at-bats — in four straight innings, no less — going back to the ninth inning of …

Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers
1 year, 3 months ago

Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — When Mauricio Dubón saw he was batting ninth for the Houston Astros in the opener of their pivotal series against the Texas Rangers, he had a message for leadoff hitter Jose Altuve. Dubón and Altuve hit consecutive home runs in the sixth and ninth innings as the Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 13-6 on Monday. Rookie …

Prized prospect Domínguez homers again as Yankees complete 3-game sweep in Houston with 6-1 win
1 year, 3 months ago

Prized prospect Domínguez homers again as Yankees complete 3-game sweep in Houston with 6-1 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jasson Domínguez got nicknamed The Martian before ever even playing in the majors, due to his rare combination of size and strength at such a young age. Just three games into his big league career, the New York Yankees’ prized prospect has shown it’s a moniker that fits. “I heard he was otherworldly and he comes out here …

Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees
1 year, 4 months ago

Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justin Verlander began his second stint with the Houston Astros by pitching seven solid innings, but he gave up a go-ahead homer to Jake Bauers that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory Saturday. RANGERS 9, MARLINS 8 ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Josh Jung hit the third of three multi-run home runs for Texas in …

Astros and Rays play, winner secures 3-game series
1 year, 4 months ago

Astros and Rays play, winner secures 3-game series

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zack Littell ; Astros: Brandon Bielak FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Astros -110, Rays -108; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series. The Astros are sixth in the AL with 135 …

There have been many versions of the Angels this season. Which one will Yankees face?
1 year, 5 months ago

There have been many versions of the Angels this season. Which one will Yankees face?

LA Times  

Trey Cabbage scores the winning run for the Angels against the Houston Astros in the 10th inning Saturday. Then there are the Angels whose consistency faltered over the last three weeks while injuries, particularly to Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon — and to a certain degree, Shohei Ohtani who, like Saturday night, persevered despite their own mistakes and capitalized on …

Burleson homers in Cardinals’ 1-0 win over Rangers, Semien’s hitting streak ends at 25 games
1 year, 6 months ago

Burleson homers in Cardinals’ 1-0 win over Rangers, Semien’s hitting streak ends at 25 games

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Alec Burleson pulled a first-pitch homer to right field in the eighth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Texas 1-0 on Wednesday night, ending Rangers infielder Marcus Semien’s hitting streak at 25 games. “If I got up in the ninth, walked and scored a run, I would have been happy.” St. Louis salvaged the final …

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