The New York Times – Sports:
It took years for Yordan Alvarez’s parents to get to the United States from Cuba to see him play for the Houston Astros. They are soaking in every second.
Category: Houston Astros
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World Series: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s Framber Valdez flamed out in last year’s World Series but he learned from those mistakes and dominated the Phillies in a crucial Game 2 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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Houston’s Justin Verlander Struggles in the World Series. Again.
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s ace is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation but his disappointing start in Game 1 raised his career E.R.A. in the World Series to 6.07.
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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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World Series Game 1: JT Realmuto’s Homer Gives Phillies 10th Inning Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston got off to an early 5-0 but watched it evaporate. Realmuto tied the game with a double in the fifth and put his team ahead to stay with a homer in the 10th.
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World Series: Jeremy Pena Won Over Astros on Way to NLCS MVP
The New York Times – Sports:
When Jeremy Peña did Michael Jordan’s shrug after a big home run, it was a rare glimpse into the confidence that let him take over seamlessly for Carlos Correa.
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World Series Preview: Philadelphia Has an Edge on Houston
The New York Times – Sports:
For a city that rarely reaches the top, Philadelphia has a strange pattern of success against Houston. The Astros will try to overcome that in the World Series against the Phillies.
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The Astros and the Phillies in a Big Series? We’ve Seen This Before.
The New York Times – Sports:
The 1980 N.L.C.S. between Houston and Philadelphia has endured as one of the greatest postseason series in history. This year’s World Series has big shoes to fill.