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Abreu, Baker, García ejected from ALCS Game 5 as benches clear
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dusty Baker already was screaming at the umpires when the Houston Astros manager grabbed his hat, held it briefly and then just threw it. The latest dustup between the Astros and Texas Rangers had the 74-year-old saying he was madder than he had been in a...
Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston manager Dusty Baker and third baseman Alex Bregman really have no explanation for why the Astros have been so good in that other retractable-roof stadium in Texas. “I have no clue, to be honest with you,” Bregman said. “But I think the focus...
Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristian Javier knew right away his fastball was working in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series. Then again, it's October, when he always seems to be at his best for the Houston Astros. “There’s not a better feeling than knowing that your teammates...
Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
HOUSTON (AP) — No matter the place or the moment, the Texas Rangers are rolling right now. Jonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and Texas beat Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros 5-4 on Monday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series. ...
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez dealing with ailment during ALCS against Rangers, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez is dealing with an ailment as the Astros face the Texas Rangers in the AL Championship Series, a person familiar with his condition told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't...
Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
HOUSTON (AP) — Jordan Montgomery outdueled Justin Verlander and the Texas Rangers received a big boost from their youngest player to open the AL Championship Series with a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night. Montgomery pitched five-hit ball over 6 1/3 innings, Leody...
Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Late-afternoon shadows made the ball difficult to pick up, and Minnesota's Sonny Gray presented a tough opponent on the mound. The Houston Astros just powered their way through and produced yet another October masterpiece. José Abreu hit a...
Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander was wearing a New York Mets uniform when the season began. But on Saturday night, he was right back where he's been so many times before, on the mound for the Houston Astros helping them to another playoff win. Verlander pitched six...
Royals hit 4 homers, beat slumping Astros 6-5 for sweep and 6-game winning streak
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros know they need to get it together — and quickly — for a chance to defend their crown this postseason after being swept at home by one of baseball's worst teams and falling farther behind Texas in the AL West. “It sucks not being able to win...
Mullins hits 3-run homer in 9th to lift Orioles to 8-7 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Another day, another ninth-inning comeback for the Baltimore Orioles. Cedric Mullins hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the Orioles past the Houston Astros 8-7 on Monday night in a matchup of American League division leaders. The...
