Category: Houston Astros

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.
World Series Lance McCullers Says He Was Not Tipping Pitches in Game 3

The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. set a World Series record by allowing five home runs. The Phillies hinted they were onto something but McCullers said he just pitched poorly.
World Series: Phillies Hit 5 Homers in Game 3 Win Over Astros

The New York Times – Sports:
In the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009, the Phillies took Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. deep five times and cruised to victory.
Game 3 of the World Series Is Postponed Because of Rain

The New York Times – Sports:
The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied at one game apiece. The series is scheduled to resume Tuesday, and each remaining game will be pushed back one day.
World Series: Yordan Alvarez’s Family Is Here From Cuba to Cheer for Astros

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 lead 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.
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.
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.
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.