PHILADELPHIA—Cristian 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, Nov. 2, to even the matchup at two games each. The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by…
Harper, Phillies Tie World Series Mark With 5 HR, Top Astros
PHILADELPHIA—Bryce Harper hammered his sixth postseason home run, whispered an assist to Alec Bohm before his solo shot and the Philadelphia Phillies tied a World Series record with five homers to rout the Houston Astros 7–0 Tuesday night and take a 2–1 Series lead. Brandon Marsh also homered, and Kyle Schwarber and Rhys Hoskins hit…
Astros Beat Phillies to Tie World Series at 1–1
The Houston Astros made another fast start against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies but this time around managed to close the deal for a 5–2 victory on Saturday that squared the World Series at one game apiece. Houston, who blew a commanding 5–0 lead in Friday’s opening game of the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship for…
Tucker’s 2 HRs, 4 RBIs Fall Short, Astros Lose Series Opener
HOUSTON—Kyle Tucker got the fans jumping with a leadoff homer in the second inning. Then he hit a three-run drive in the third. Ahead 5–0, the Houston Astros finally were going to win a World Series opener. Instead, Tucker’s first two Series home runs weren’t quite enough. Kyle Tucker (30) of the Houston Astros hits…
Verlander, Seeking 1st World Series Win, Opens for Astros
HOUSTON—Justin Verlander was answering questions about his start for the Houston Astros in Friday night’s World Series opener when the head of the opposition’s baseball staff took the unorthodox step of walking into the interview room to extend a hand. “Where did you start your career again?” Philadelphia Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski said with a…
Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros Edge Yankees 3–2, Lead ALCS 2–0
HOUSTON—Alex Bregman hit an early three-run homer, Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and the Houston Astros edged the New York Yankees 3–2 Thursday night, Oct. 20, to take a 2–0 lead in the AL Championship Series. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge just missed a two-run homer in the eighth when his drive was caught just…
Justin Verlander Guides Astros Past Yankees in ALCS Opener
HOUSTON—Justin Verlander rebounded masterfully following a scuffling start to his outing and the Houston Astros bashed three home runs en route to 4–2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 19. Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pena slugged solo home runs for the Astros,…
Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman Hand Astros 2–0 ALDS Lead Over Mariners
HOUSTON—In the eighth inning of Game 1 of this American League Division Series, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman clubbed his 13th career postseason home run to match the Dodgers’ Justin Turner for the most postseason homers at that position in major league history. In the eighth inning of Game 2 on Thursday, Oct. 13,…
Astros Clinch AL West for 5th Time in 6 Years, Beat Rays 4–0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Houston Astros clinched their fifth AL West title in six years, getting a leadoff home run from Jose Altuve in a 4–0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. “It’s been a great start to the season,” third baseman Alex Bregman said. “This is a first step in the right…
Trout HR 6th Game in Row; Ohtani Blister, Angels Top Astros
HOUSTON—Mike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6–1 on the night of Sept. 10. Trout hit his 34th homer, a three-run drive to left field in the second inning….
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