The New York Times – Sports:
Trea Turner’s grand slam gave the U.S. a come-from-behind win over Venezuela, setting up what should be a tense game against Cuba in Miami.
Category: Altuve, Jose
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World Series: Justin Verlander and Astros Beat Phillies in Game 5
The New York Times – Sports:
Justin Verlander finally got his first World Series victory, Jeremy Peña carried the offense and Houston has Philadelphia on the ropes as it heads home for Game 6.
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The Pieces Around Them Change, but Houston’s Core Sets the Tone
The New York Times – Sports:
Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman have reached the A.L.C.S. in six straight seasons. Through triumph and scandal, they have taught a rotating cast of teammates how to win.
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World Series: Framber Valdez and Astros Even Series With Game 2 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston set the tone against Philadelphia with three straight hits to start the game, giving Framber Valdez and the Astros bullpen all the support they needed for a big win at home.
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World Series: Nick Castellanos Saved Phillies With Catch in Game 1
The New York Times – Sports:
A fly ball in the ninth inning could easily have been a winning hit for Houston, but Nick Castellanos made a long run and a sliding catch, just has he had done against Atlanta.
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Astros Favored Over Phillies to Win World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston and Philadelphia will face off in a matchup of teams that have caught fire in the postseason. Game 1 is set for Friday in Houston.
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ALCS: Astros Rolling Even as Jose Altuve Struggles
The New York Times – Sports:
Jose Altuve’s double on Saturday was his first hit of the postseason and Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker are struggling against the Yankees. Regardless, Houston is up, 3-0.
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Postseason Hope Weighs Heavily on Seattle Mariners Fans
The New York Times – Sports:
The team’s 14-game win streak buoyed our columnist’s hope that the franchise could break a postseason curse. A visit from the Houston Astros brought on a familiar sinking feeling.
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Aaron Judge Gives Yankees Walk-Off Win Over Astros
The New York Times – Sports:
Aaron Judge carried his team to victory on Sunday, but in a four-game draw, Houston proved the Yankees can’t just coast to the pennant.