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Houston Astros center fielder Chas McCormick catches a fly ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' TJ Friedl during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Houston Astros center fielder Chas McCormick catches a fly ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' TJ Friedl during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, right, celebrates his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels with third base coach Gary Pettis during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, right, celebrates his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels with third base coach Gary Pettis during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander sits in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander sits in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)