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Adolis GarcÃa responds to plunking with record ALCS show as Rangers reach World Series
Read full article: Adolis GarcÃa responds to plunking with record ALCS show as Rangers reach World SeriesTexas Rangers slugger Adolis GarcÃa is the AL Championship MVP after setting a record for RBIs in a postseason series with 15 and extending his home run streak to four games.
Abreu gives up 2-run homer in Astros' Game 7 loss after suspension upheld but pushed to next year
Read full article: Abreu gives up 2-run homer in Astros' Game 7 loss after suspension upheld but pushed to next yearBryan Abreu gave up Nathaniel Lowe’s two-run homer in the Houston Astros’ 11-4 loss to the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series after his two-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Adolis GarcÃa delayed until the start of next season.
Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS
Read full article: Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCSNathan Eovaldi remained perfect this postseason, and Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered early before a ninth-inning grand slam by Adolis GarcÃa helped the Texas Rangers avoid elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.
Astros reliever Abreu appeals suspension for throwing at GarcÃa, is eligible for ALCS Game 6
Read full article: Astros reliever Abreu appeals suspension for throwing at GarcÃa, is eligible for ALCS Game 6Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu has appealed the two-game suspension he was given by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Adolis GarcÃa of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Astros' Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at GarcÃa
Read full article: Astros' Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at GarcÃaHouston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu was suspended for two games and fined by Major League Baseball, which said he intentionally threw at Adolis GarcÃa of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear
Read full article: Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clearJose 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 victory in a wild and testy Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Abreu, Baker, GarcÃa ejected from ALCS Game 5 as benches clear
Read full article: Abreu, Baker, GarcÃa ejected from ALCS Game 5 as benches clearHouston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu and manager Dusty Baker were ejected from Game 5 of the AL Championship series after the reliever hit the Texas Rangers’ Adolis GarcÃa with a pitch in the eighth inning, triggering benches to clear two innings after the slugger’s go-ahead home run.
José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
Read full article: José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCSJosé Abreu homered for the third time in two games for the Houston Astros in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
Read full article: Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS openerJustin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their AL Division Series opener.
Astros' Hunter Brown and bullpen keep Athletics hitless through 8 innings
Read full article: Astros' Hunter Brown and bullpen keep Athletics hitless through 8 inningsHouston Astros pitchers Hunter Brown, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris and Bryan Abreu have held the Oakland Athletics hitless through eight innings.
Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 innings
Read full article: Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 inningsFramber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitched seven no-hit innings against the Detroit Tigers, then was removed after matching his career high with 114 pitches.
Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8th
Read full article: Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8thJames Outman scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Houston reliever Ryan Stanek in a wild eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Astros 8-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history
Read full article: Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series historyCristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.
Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead
Read full article: Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS leadCristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped flyball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees 5-0 to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead.
Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0
Read full article: Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0Alex Bregman hit an early three-run homer, Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and the Houston Astros edged the New York Yankees 3-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0
Read full article: Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0Yordan Alvarez and his mighty bat did it yet again, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo that lifted the Houston Astros over the Mariners 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker
Read full article: Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching lockerAstros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.
Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins
Read full article: Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, TwinsJustin Verlander was pulled after pitching six no-hit innings in his major league-leading 16th win and the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in Carlos Correa’s return to Houston.
Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1
Read full article: Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1Justin Verlander became the major leagues’ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1.
Astros lose combo no-hit try in 8th; Rangers' skid hits 11
Read full article: Astros lose combo no-hit try in 8th; Rangers' skid hits 11Framber Valdez and the Houston bullpen took a no-hit try into the eighth inning and Astros beat Texas 4-1, sending the Rangers to their season-worst 11th straight loss.
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener
Read full article: Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss openerGallen went 3-2 with a 2.75 ERA during the pandemic-shortened season, striking out 82 in 72 innings. SETBACK IN THE BULLPENBlue Jays right-hander Kirby Yates will miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm. He allowed one run and five hits, striking out five without a walk. Bryan Abreu, a top Astros pitching prospect who turns 24 next month, started and pitched three perfect innings, striking out four. Baltimore starter John Means allowed four hits and walked three over 3 2/3 innings, striking out three.