The New York Times – Sports:
“I feel like this is just the beginning for all of us,” Julio Rodríguez said after the Mariners made the playoffs for the first time since 2001 but were swept by Houston.
Category: Houston Astros
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Mariners and Astros Head to Seattle for ALDS Game 3
The New York Times – Sports:
After 20 seasons of frustration, the Mariners made it back to the postseason and won a wild-card series. But they are heading home down 0-2 to the Astros in a division series.
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Another Big Blast From Alvarez Gives Astros a Commanding Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
For the second straight game, a Yordan Alvarez home run turned a late deficit into a lead as this division series heads to Seattle with Houston cruising.
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Yordan Alvarez of Astros Hits Walk-Off Homer Against Mariners
The New York Times – Sports:
Trailing for the entire game, Houston chipped away before winning on a monster three-run homer by Alvarez.
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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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Giancarlo Stanton of Yankees Wins All-Star MVP Award in Hometown
The New York Times – Sports:
It was a homecoming at Dodger Stadium for Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees slugger, and Los Angeles native, hopes his team can return to Chavez Ravine in October.
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Circling the Bases as Baseball Nears its Midpoint
The New York Times – Sports:
As teams close in on 81 games, Justin Verlander is showing the kids how it’s done, Aaron Judge continues to mash and the most valuable player (by WAR) isn’t who you think.
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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.