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Astros Go Deep 5 Times to Rally for 9–8 Win Over Angels Despite Ohtani’s MLB-Best 34th Homer

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker ended up having the final word in what was a wild weekend series between the Astros and Los Angeles Angels. Tucker hit a solo shot in the ninth inning that ended up being the game-winning home run and then made a diving catch in right field for the final out…


Shohei Ohtani Homers in 9th Inning, Angels Win 13–12 in 10th on Astros Error

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani’s major league-leading 33rd homer keyed the Angels’ tying rally in the ninth inning, and rookie Trey Cabbage scored on Grae Kessinger’s throwing error in the 10th to end Los Angeles’ wild 13–12 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night, July 15. The Astros’ rookie shortstop threw wide of first base while…


Dodgers Rally to Beat Astros 8–7 After Houston Reliever Stanek Called for Balk in 8th

LOS ANGELES—Trailing by two runs in the eighth inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers got help from Houston’s relievers and the umpire. James Outman scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Ryan Stanek and the Dodgers rallied to beat the Astros 8–7 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory. Stanek, his long blond hair flying,…


India Homers, Cincinnati Reds Push Winning Streak to 7 Games With 10–3 Win Over Houston Astros

HOUSTON—The Cincinnati Reds fully embrace their underdog status after losing 100 games just a year ago. But if these red hot Reds keep playing this well, it’s going to be difficult to continue to see them as underdogs. Jonathan India hit a two-run homer and Will Benson had three hits and two RBIs to power…


Ohtani, Rengifo Lifts Angels Past Astros to Avoid Sweep, 2–1

HOUSTON—Shohei Ohtani hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels edged the Houston Astros 2–1 on Sunday, June 4, to avoid a four-game series sweep. Ohtani was hitless before clubbing a pitch from Phil Maton (0–1) off the wall in right field, driving in Gio Urshela for a 2–1…


Astros Hang on After Ohtani’s 2-run Homer in 9th Inning, Beat Angels 5–4

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Cristian Javier struck out 11 over six strong innings of three-hit ball, and the Houston Astros overcame Shohei Ohtani’s two-run homer in the ninth inning for a 5–4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, May 10. Ohtani made things interesting with a two-run shot off Houston closer Ryan Pressly in the ninth,…


Ohtani, Drury Lead Angels to 6–4 Victory Over Astros

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani had a pair of RBI doubles, Brandon Drury drove in the go-ahead run with a triple in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 6–4 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night, May 8. Taylor Ward had three hits and Hunter Renfroe homered for the Angels, who…


Man Arrested After Throwing Beer Can at GOP Senator Ted Cruz

Police arrested a 33-year-old man who allegedly flung a beer can at Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) during a victory parade of the Houston Astros on Monday. Cruz was on a celebration float with family after the baseball team won the World Series over the weekend when an unidentified bystander threw a beer can that “struck…


Baker Finally Wins 1st Series Title as Manager With Astros

HOUSTON—For now and forever, Dusty Baker, the epic storyteller, first-class name-dropper, toothpick chewer and baseball lifer will bear a most distinguished title. World Series champion manager. The man who can weave a tale like few others, wistfully recalling his time under Hank Aaron’s tutelage or chance encounters with Jimi Hendrix, John F. Kennedy Jr. and…


Astros Rookie Star Pena Delivers Again in World Series Win

PHILADELPHIA—Jeremy Pena trotted around third base, looked toward the Houston dugout and gave the most casual two-handed shrug you’ll ever see on a ballfield. Like it was any routine game in May. Only this was November. In the World Series. In the biggest game of his life. Yep, the Year of Jeremy just kept getting…