Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
Aaron Judge lined a game-winning single on the eve of his salary arbitration showdown, capping a four-run ninth inning that included Aaron Hicks’ tying three-run homer off closer Ryan Pressly in the New York Yankees’ 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros.
Benches clear in 9th, Servais tossed as Mariners beat Astros
Mariners manager Scott Servais was ejected for his role in a benches-clearing scuffle in the ninth inning of Seattle’s 7-4 win over the Houston Astros, a game in which Cal Raleigh had a career-high four RBIs and Julio Rodriguez hit a late two-run shot.
LEADING OFF: Astros aim to match team mark of 12 wins in row
Astros Nationals Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve celebrates after his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Washington. Altuve homered on the first pitch of the game Friday night as the Astros won their 11th in a row, beating Washington 6-1. Houston, which began play in 1962 as a National League expansion team called the Colt .45s, has won 12 straight three times — in 1999, 2004 and 2018. Acting manager Ryan Christenson said he could get some occasional starts at second base and designated hitter. AILING ACEDodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw is out with inflammation in a pelvic joint, the seventh straight season he's gone on the injured list.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Mets-Phils again, Hinch vs Houston, Ohtani a go
Braves Mets Baseball New York Mets manager Buck Showalter watches his team play during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in New York. The next day, López (three games) and Mets manager Buck Showalter (one game) were handed suspensions by Major League Baseball. Taijuan Walker (0-0, 0.00) makes his third start of the season for the Mets — all against Philadelphia. Houston hopes star second baseman Jose Altuve is feeling better after fouling a ball off his groin area during Wednesday’s win over Seattle. Ohtani was held out of the lineup Monday against Boston but started as the designated hitter Tuesday and Wednesday.
wftv.comCabrera could be the last for a while to reach 3,000 hits
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Carlos Osorio)Miguel Cabrera reached the 3,000-hit mark on a weekend afternoon in front of an adoring crowd at his home ballpark. In an era of high strikeout totals and low batting averages, there aren't any other players who seem likely to reach 3,000 hits any time soon. Among active players, the next man on the career hits list is Robinson Canó with 2,631. Part of what helped Cabrera to the milestone was that he reached the big leagues at age 20. He has 103 hits in his first 85 games, but even if Franco goes on to have a Hall of Fame career, it'll obviously be a while before has a chance to threaten a milestone like 3,000 hits.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Cabrera needs 1 hit for 3,000, Hicks' 1st start
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera singles against the New York Yankees in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Cabrera added three more hits to his total Wednesday night in a 5-3 loss to the Yankees. Cabrera is on deck to become the 33rd major leaguer with 3,000 hits, and the first player from Venezuela to achieve the feat. The 39-year-old Cabrera gets his next chance when Yankees lefty Jordan Montgomery faces Detroit in an afternoon matchup. START HIM UPHard-throwing Jordan Hicks is set to make his first big league start after 114 relief appearances for the Cardinals.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Cabrera needs 1 hit for 3,000, Hicks' 1st start
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera singles against the New York Yankees in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Cabrera is on deck to become the 33rd major leaguer with 3,000 hits, and the first player from Venezuela to achieve the feat. The 39-year-old Cabrera gets his next chance when Yankees lefty Jordan Montgomery faces Detroit in an afternoon matchup. START HIM UPHard-throwing Jordan Hicks is set to make his first big league start after 114 relief appearances for the Cardinals. Hicks initially will have limited innings and pitches as he adapts to his new role, beginning with this start at Miami.
wftv.comAstros put Jose Altuve on injured list with hamstring strain
Angels Astros Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve reacts after legging out an infield single in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Houston. (Kevin M. Cox/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) (Kevin M. Cox)HOUSTON — (AP) — Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring. The Astros hoped to avoid placing Altuve on the injured list but did so Wednesday after deciding that he likely will need more than a week to recover. But that’s kind of guy he is.”Baker said the Astros would split time at second base between Aledmys Díaz and Niko Goodrum while Altuve is out. The Astros selected the contract of infielder J.J. Matijevic from Sugar Land of the Pacific Coast League and transferred infielder Taylor Jones to the 60-day injured list to make room for Matijevic on the 40-man roster.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Baseball gets 1st 9-inning twinbills since 2019
Diamondbacks Mets Baseball The Ukrainian flag is display in solidarity during opening ceremonies before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, April 15, 2022, in New York. There were 31 scheduled doubleheaders on the calendar when the lockout-delayed season began, but these first two twinbills were added because of weather. Arizona's game at Washington and San Francisco's game at the New York Mets were postponed Monday because of rain. The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox played the most recent twinbill of nine-inning games on the penultimate day of the 2019 season. In 10 games this season, New York has scored 6, 4, 3, 0, 4, 4, 3, 1, 5 and 0 runs.
wftv.comHouston's Altuve leaves game with hamstring injury in 8th
Angels Astros Baseball Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrates with Jose Altuve after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)HOUSTON — (AP) — Houston second baseman Jose Altuve left Monday night's 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning with a strained left hamstring. Altuve legged out an infield single with one out in the eighth and then fell to the ground past first base. He sat on the ground and threw his batting helmet into the ground as he winced in pain. Altuve said he would have tests done, but wasn't sure exactly what those would be.
wftv.comWorld Series defeat could mark end of era for Astros
World Series Baseball Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa email after their win in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Atlanta’s 7-0 win over the Astros to win the World Series on Tuesday night could mark the end of an era in Houston. Houston reached the World Series in three of the last five years and advanced to the ALCS in each of the last five seasons. The Astros made the trip to the World Series this year after coming one game shy of advancing to the Fall Classic last season. While losing Correa would certainly be a blow to the team, the Astros have plenty of stars who will be back next year, led by Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez.
wftv.comThe Latest: Astros strand runners at second, third in 1st
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws during the first inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)HOUSTON — (AP) — The Latest on Game 6 of the World Series (all times local):7:30 p.m. The Houston Astros stranded runners at second and third base in the first inning of World Series Game 6 against the Atlanta Braves’ Max Fried. ___3:10 p.m.Alex Bregman remained seventh in the Houston Astros’ batting order and Carlos Correa third for World Series Game 6 against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. ___2:45 p.m.Major League Baseball planned to have the retractable roof open at Minute Maid Park for Game 6 of the World Series.
wftv.comThe Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win
World Series Baseball Houston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates his RBI single during the eighth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Trailing 3-1 in the Series, Houston is six outs from forcing a Game 6 back home on Tuesday night. Greinke became the first pitcher with a pinch hit in the World Series since Jack Bentley had two of them in 1923. The Houston Astros have reworked their lineup for Game 5, dropping the slumping Alex Bregman from his usual third spot to seventh. Bregman is 1 for 14 in the World Series, and Houston trails Atlanta three games to one.
wftv.comThe Latest: Altuve adds run, Astros push lead to 9-5 – WFTV
Trailing 3-1 in the Series, Houston is six outs from forcing a Game 6 back home on Tuesday night. Greinke became the first pitcher with a pinch hit in the World Series since Jack Bentley had two of them in 1923. ___9 p.m.Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros answered quickly in the second inning, scoring twice to trim their deficit to 4-2 against Atlanta. The Houston Astros have reworked their lineup for Game 5, dropping the slumping Alex Bregman from his usual third spot to seventh. Bregman is 1 for 14 in the World Series, and Houston trails Atlanta three games to one.
wftv.comThe Latest: Maldonado RBI extends Astros lead to 8-5
World Series Baseball Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado celebrates after his RBI-single during the seventh inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves are running out of at-bats to regain the lead and close out this World Series with a victory at home. Alvarez, the ALCS MVP, is 0 for 4 Sunday and 1 for 15 in the World Series. Greinke became the first pitcher with a pinch hit in the World Series since Jack Bentley had two of them in 1923. The Houston Astros have reworked their lineup for Game 5, dropping the slumping Alex Bregman from his usual third spot to seventh.
wftv.comThe Latest: Maton preserves Astros' lead heading into 7th
(AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)ATLANTA — (AP) — The Latest on Game 5 of the World Series (all times local):11: p.m. The Braves are running out of at-bats to regain the lead and close out this World Series with a victory at home. Alvarez, the ALCS MVP, is 0 for 4 Sunday and 1 for 15 in the World Series. Greinke became the first pitcher with a pinch hit in the World Series since Jack Bentley had two of them in 1923. The Houston Astros have reworked their lineup for Game 5, dropping the slumping Alex Bregman from his usual third spot to seventh.
wftv.comThe Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win
Carlos Correa had three hits, Martin Maldonado found three different ways to drive in runs and pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez blooped a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fifth inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and cut their World Series deficit to three games to two.
Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players
Matthew Kaminski had intended to play a Grateful Dead song as the walk-up music for Houston's starting pitcher at the World Series. Then, after getting a glimpse of the rookie pitcher's unique wind-up against the hometown Atlanta Braves, Kaminski was suddenly stricken with a bit of inspiration. As the Astros' Garcia strolled to the plate in Game 3, Kaminski broke into a playful version of “Rock-A-Bye-Baby” — the perfect musical accompaniment for a rookie right-hander whose extended wind-up has been compared to someone rocking a child.
news.yahoo.comAstros a big zero in key spots, one loss from WS elimination
World Series Baseball Fans cheer after Houston Astros' Michael Brantley strikes out for the last out during the ninth inning in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)ATLANTA — (AP) — Time and time again, the Houston Astros clogged the bases. But a big hit once again eluded the Astros and they fell to Atlanta 3-2 in Game 4 of the World Series, leaving them one loss from elimination. Bases loaded, runners at the corners, second and third — no matter the situation, the result didn’t change. And just like that, the solidly favored Astros can get knocked out in Game 5 Sunday night.
wftv.comThe Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson celebrates a home run during the seventh inning in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. It was the first time in franchise history the Braves hit back-to-back homers in the World Series. ___8:08 p.m.Truist Park is filled and Braves fans are ready to rock for Game 4 of the World Series. Backup catcher Jason Castro was dropped from the Houston Astros' World Series roster before Game 4 because of Major League Baseball's COVID-19 protocols. The tarp is on the field at Truist Park as a light rain falls before Game 4 of the World Series.
wftv.comThe Latest: Stanek pitches perfect fifth inning in relief
World Series Baseball Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryne Stanek throws during the fifth inning in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. ___9:45 p.m.Jose Altuve led off the fourth inning with a long homer to boost the Houston Astros’ lead to 2-0. It was Altuve’s second homer of the World Series and helped the Astros move closer to tying the Series at two games apiece. Lee relieved with two on and no outs in the sixth inning of World Series Game 2 on Wednesday and threw 13 pitches to five batters. The tarp is on the field at Truist Park as a light rain falls before Game 4 of the World Series.
wftv.comThe Latest: Altuve homers, gives Astros 2-0 lead after four
World Series Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve watches his home run during the fourth inning in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)ATLANTA — (AP) — The Latest on Game 4 of the World Series (all times local):9:45 p.m.Jose Altuve led off the fourth inning with a long homer to boost the Houston Astros’ lead to 2-0. It was Altuve’s second homer of the World Series and helped the Astros move closer to tying the Series at two games apiece. The Houston Astros keep missing chances to pad their lead, and cling to a 1-0 edge over Atlanta after three innings. Backup catcher Jason Castro was dropped from the Houston Astros' World Series roster before Game 4 because of Major League Baseball's COVID-19 protocols.
wftv.comThe Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games to one lead in the World Series. The Braves can wrap up the title on their home field, just as they did two stadiums ago when they beat the Cleveland Indians in 1995. Swanson’s one-out drive made it 2-all and Soler followed with a liner to left field off reliever Cristian Javier.
news.yahoo.comFalling stars: Astros big hitters stuck in World Series skid
World Series Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve reacts after striking out during the third inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Greeted by chants of “Cheater!” all night, the Astros stars went almost silent in Game 3 of the World Series. The greater concern for the Astros: When will their big hitters break loose? You have to in this game," Bregman said. More likely, it was the matchup — not a single Houston hitter in the lineup had ever faced Braves starter Ian Anderson.
wftv.comThe Latest: Braves take 2-1 Series lead with Game 3 win
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves' Travis d'Arnaud celebrates his home run with Dansby Swanson during the eighth inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)ATLANTA — (AP) — The Latest on Game 3 of the World Series (all times local):11:36 p.m. The Atlanta Braves made a pitching change, but their no-hitter in Game 3 of the World Series remains intact after six innings. Atlanta is going for its first home World Series win since a Game 6 victory over Cleveland in 1995. It will be the first Series game at the ballpark, which opened in 2017 and replaced Turner Field.
wftv.comThe Latest: d’Arnaud homer gives Braves 2-0 lead
The Braves added onto their slim advantage in the eighth when Travis d’Arnaud clubbed his second homer of the World Series. The Atlanta Braves made a pitching change, but their no-hitter in Game 3 of the World Series remains intact after six innings. The first World Series Game in Atlanta since 1999 is scheduled to start at 8:09 p.m. It will be the first Series game at the ballpark, which opened in 2017 and replaced Turner Field. The Atlanta Braves host Houston on Friday night at Truist Park with the matchup tied at one game apiece.
wftv.comThe Latest: Riley's RBI double puts Braves up 1-0 in third
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley hits a RBI-double during the third inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. In the first World Series game in Atlanta since 1999, Anderson walked two in the first and retired the side in order in the second. On a cool, dreary night in Atlanta, Braves starter Ian Anderson worked around two walks in the top half of the first. ___5 p.m.Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton has had surgery to repair the fractured right fibula sustained in the World Series opener. The Atlanta Braves host Houston on Friday night at Truist Park with the matchup tied at one game apiece.
wftv.comThe Latest: Riley's RBI double puts Braves up 1-0 in third
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley hits a RBI-double during the third inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. In the first World Series game in Atlanta since 1999, Anderson walked two in the first and retired the side in order in the second. On a cool, dreary night in Atlanta, Braves starter Ian Anderson worked around two walks in the top half of the first. ___5 p.m.Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton has had surgery to repair the fractured right fibula sustained in the World Series opener. The Atlanta Braves host Houston on Friday night at Truist Park with the matchup tied at one game apiece.
wftv.comThe Latest: Astros, Braves fail to score in first inning
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson throws during the first inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)ATLANTA — (AP) — The Latest on Game 3 of the World Series (all times local):8:35 p.m. Finally, a scoreless first inning in the World Series. On a cool, dreary night in Atlanta, Braves starter Ian Anderson worked around two walks in the top half of the first. The Atlanta Braves host Houston on Friday night at Truist Park with the matchup tied at one game apiece.
wftv.comFox World Series Game 2 viewers up 13% from 2020 record low
World Series Baseball Houston Astros Jose Altuve, right, is high-fived by Yordan Alvarez after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Alex Bregman in the bottom of the first inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Minute Maid Park. (Kevin M. Cox/The Galveston County Daily News via AP) (Kevin M. Cox)ATLANTA — (AP) — Houston's 7-2 win over Atlanta in World Series Game 2 drew 10,539,000 viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and Fox streaming apps. The game was seen by an average of 10,280,000 on Fox, up 13% from 9,105,000 for Tampa Bay's 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second game last year, which set a record low for the World Series. Wednesday's game drew 186,741 streams, Fox said Thursday. ___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comAnother postseason dud for Fried when Braves need him most
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried leaves the game during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay)HOUSTON — (AP) — Max Fried was pitching like the lefty ace he has been most of this season for the Atlanta Braves, retiring 10 batters in a row in his first World Series start. The only problem was that it came after a horrendous four-run second inning that put the Houston Astros ahead to stay, and sent Fried to his second consecutive loss at a time when the Braves really need him the most. Overall, it was another postseason dud for Fried. That was the first time since June 1 that Fried didn't make it past the fifth inning.
wftv.comWorld Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series
APTOPIX World Series Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Siri celebrates past Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried on a throwing error during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. It’s the first time they’ve won a World Series game in Houston since a 13-12 victory over the Dodgers in 10 innings in Game 5 on Oct. 29, 2017. Stuck in the minors since 2013, the excitable 26-year-old outfielder is now a World Siri. Their five hits in that inning tied the most they’ve ever had in an inning in the World Series. It matched their output from the second inning of Game 3 of the 2017 World Series.
wftv.comThe Latest: Siri sparks Astros; Houston evens series at 1-1 – WFTV
World Series Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki)HOUSTON — (AP) — The Latest on Game 2 of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros (all times local):10:20 p.m. ___7:35 p.m.José Altuve has helped give the Houston Astros their first lead of the World Series. The Houston Astros are starting José Siri in center field instead of Chas McCormick for Game 2 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. But he got a chance to contribute in the ALCS and in the World Series with Meyers out with a shoulder injury.
wftv.comThe Latest: Astros up 7-2, 3 outs from tying World Series
World Series Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. ___7:35 p.m.José Altuve has helped give the Houston Astros their first lead of the World Series. Morton’s right fibula was broken by a 102 mph drive off the bat of Houston’s Yuli Gurriel in the World Series opener. The Houston Astros are starting José Siri in center field instead of Chas McCormick for Game 2 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. But he got a chance to contribute in the ALCS and in the World Series with Meyers out with a shoulder injury.
wftv.comBad break: Braves' Morton fractures leg in Series opener
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton is helped off the field during the third inning of Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)HOUSTON — (AP) — Charlie Morton spun a curveball past Jose Altuve for a called third strike, his 16th pitch after taking a 102 mph comebacker off his right leg. By the time Morton faced Altuve leading off the third with a 5-0 lead, the leg had started to swell. Morton’s World Series was over soon after it started. Morton pitched the final four innings and got the win for Houston in its Game 7 victory at the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 World Series.
wftv.comSoler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1
Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves, despite the loss of pitcher Charlie Morton to a broken leg, hushed the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 1.
The Latest: Braves take 1-0 Series advantage over Astros
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson scores past Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro on a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. The Braves are three outs away from a 1-0 World Series advantage, leading 6-2 after eight innings in Game 1. Braves starter Charlie Morton, who won Game 7 of the 2017 World Series for the Astros, also struggled at the outset. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman also made nice plays to limit the damage. While four batters led off the bottom of the first of a World Series opener with a home run, Soler became the first in 117 World Series to homer starting the top of the first of an opener.
wftv.comThe Latest: Braves take 5-1 lead over Houston into 8th
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves' Drew Smyly celebrates after a double during the sixth inning of Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman also made nice plays to limit the damage. ___7:30 p.m.Atlanta’s Jorge Soler has become the first batter ever to lead off a World Series with a home run. While four batters led off the bottom of the first of a World Series opener with a home run, Soler became the first in 117 World Series to homer starting the top of the first of an opener. 3:10 p.m.Jorge Soler moved up to the Atlanta Braves' leadoff spot for the opener against the Houston Astros and right-hander Charlie Morton.
wftv.comThe Latest: Minute Maid Park roof closed for Game 1
World Series Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve watches during batting practice before Game 1 in baseball's World Series against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)HOUSTON — (AP) — The Latest on Game 1 of the World Series (all times local):6:05 p.m. Minute Maid Park’s retractable roof will be closed for Game 1 on Tuesday night, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said they’d pop it open for Game 2. 3:10 p.m.Jorge Soler moved up to the Atlanta Braves' leadoff spot for the opener against the Houston Astros and right-hander Charlie Morton. Gonzalez, a member of Houston’s 2017 World Series champions, has not played since the final game of the regular season on Oct. 3.
wftv.comFall Classic fixture Morton faces World Series newbie Valdez
World Series Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton speaks during a news conference Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Houston, in preparation for Game 1 of baseball's World Series tomorrow between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)HOUSTON — (AP) — Though the uniform keeps changing, Charlie Morton is becoming a Fall Classic fixture, set to start in the World Series for the third time in five seasons this week. It’s just been a lot of sacrifice and hard work.”Morton pitched for Houston from 2017-18, winning Game 7 of the 2017 World Series in relief at Dodger Stadium. “That’s pretty great.”Tuesday will mark Morton’s 16th postseason start and 17th appearance. “Back in 2014 and 2015 I wouldn’t have thought of being a starter in Game 1 of the World Series, but now it’s real and I appreciate it,” he said.
wftv.comVilified in sports world, Astros begin another World Series
World Series Baseball The Houston Astros World Series banner is seen Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Houston. The Astros face the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of baseball's World Series tomorrow. “World Series Champions,” it said, along with “17″ and the Astros logo. Back in the World Series for the third time in five years, they get that chance starting Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Atlanta Braves. He helped Houston beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seven-game 2017 World Series and lost a seven-game matchup to Washington in 2019.
wftv.comAstros awaken for 7 in 9th, beat Boston 9-2 to tie ALCS 2-2
ALCS Astros Red Sox Baseball Houston Astros' Alex Bregman watches his home run against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Boston. “That’s what they’ve been doing to us this whole series,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said. HOME RUN HISTORYAltuve has 21 career postseason home runs, breaking a tie with Derek Jeter for third-most in baseball history. COMING IN HOTRed Sox manager Alex Cora had to be pulled back by third base coach Carlos Febles after J.D. Red Sox: Schwarber appeared to tweak his left hamstring on a swing in the fourth inning.
wftv.comDynamic duo: Altuve, Correa both get top billing for Astros
APTOPIX ALCS Red Sox Astros Baseball Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa celebrates their win with Jose Altuve against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Houston. That’s not the case with second baseman Jose Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa, Houston’s middle-infield combo who both shine equally bright for the Astros. “But this time you’ve got two Batmans.”The pair played its 66th postseason game together on Saturday, which is the most by any shortstop and second base duo in MLB history. Game 3 is Monday night in Boston where the Astros will have to rely more heavily on Altuve, Correa and the rest of their high-powered offense after a rash pitching injuries. Though Altuve now sees Correa as an equal, Correa still looks up to Altuve like a kid who idolizes his older brother.
wftv.comCorrea's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener
APTOPIX ALCS Red Sox Astros Baseball Houston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Houston. And if his time with the Astros runs out at the end of this season, the star shortstop sure is making this an October to remember. Correa teamed with Jose Altuve to do just enough to overcome the heroics of Kiké Hernández, who starred with his bat and glove for the wild-card Red Sox. Ahead 4-3, the Astros loaded the bases with no outs in the eighth when Hirokazu Sawamura plunked Martín Maldonado. He also started Game 3 of the ALDS but did not factor in the decision in a 6-4 Red Sox win.
wftv.comAltuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox
ALDS Astros White Sox Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) celebrates his home run as Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal looks on in the ninth inning during Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Chicago. Led by their October-tested stars, the Houston Astros are going back to the AL Championship Series for the fifth straight year. “They know how to play the game,” Altuve said of Boston. The White Sox also lost in the first round of the 2020 playoffs, dropping two of three in Oakland. The White Sox lost their center fielder when Luis Robert left with right leg tightness before the Astros batted in the seventh.
wftv.comBroadcaster Kaat apologizes for "40-acre" comment
(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) (Eric Christian Smith)HOUSTON — (AP) — MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat apologized during Friday's AL Division Series game between the Astros and White Sox after saying teams should try to “get a 40-acre field full of” players who look like Chicago infielder Yoán Moncada. Kaat, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime commentator for the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, made the remark in the first inning of Game 2 in response to a comment from broadcaster Buck Showalter about Moncada, who is Cuban. Kaat replied: “Get a 40-acre field full of them,” a remark that reminded some viewers of the unfilled promise by the U.S. government that freed slaves would receive 40 acres and a mule following the Civil War. The 82-year-old Kaat apologized during the fifth inning. “And I’m sorry for that.”___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comMcCullers shines as Astros beat White Sox 6-1 in Game 1
ALDS White Sox Astros Baseball Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. reacts after he got Chicago White Sox's Adam Engel to ground out to end the top of the fifth inning in Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Houston. The Houston Astros sure love October. McCullers pitched scoreless ball into the seventh inning, and the Astros beat Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox 6-1 in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Thursday. The teams also met in the 2005 World Series, with the White Sox sweeping the Astros for the title. The White Sox weren’t sure if he’d be able to play before he went through pregame workouts, so they submitted two different lineups to the Astros — one with the 2020 AL MVP and one without him.
wftv.comCorrea, Astros clinch AL West, open playoffs vs White Sox
Jose Altuve got straight to the point when asked what Carlos Correa means to the Houston Astros after his mighty swing launched them into the playoffs Thursday night. Correa hit his career-high 25th homer with a three-run shot and the Astros clinched the AL West with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. “That sounds pretty special," Correa said.
news.yahoo.comAstros walk twice with bases loaded in 9th, beat Rays 4-3
The Houston Astros walked off to end a wild ninth-inning rally against the Tampa Bay Rays, moving closer to securing a postseason berth. The party will have to wait one more day at least, with the Seattle Mariners stubbornly sticking around. Rays reliever JT Chargois walked two Houston batters with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, propelling the Astros to a 4-3 win that snapped a four-game skid.
news.yahoo.comOhtani hits 45th HR while surging Astros rout Angels 10-5
Shohei Ohtani's latest majestic homer wasn't nearly enough to turn back the Houston Astros as they steamroll toward another AL West title. Ohtani hit his 45th homer in the eighth inning, but Aledmys Díaz and Kyle Tucker hit back-to-back homers and drove in three runs apiece while leading the Astros to a 10-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Ohtani connected for his first homer since Sept. 10, driving a solo shot off Houston’s Cristian Javier 445 feet into the elevated right field stands at the Big A.
news.yahoo.comHey Siri! Astros rookie homers twice in 15-1 win at Rangers
Hey Siri, this was a first start to remember after all of those years working to get to the majors. Jose Siri homered twice and added a two-run single while becoming the first big league player since RBIs became official in 1920 to have two homers and five RBIs in a first career start as the AL West-leading Houston Astros overwhelmed the last-place Texas Rangers 15-1 on Monday night. “I feel really happy, I feel really proud of myself to be able to accomplish that," Siri, who finished 4 for 5 and scored three times, said through a translator.
news.yahoo.comAltuve hits grand slam on 2-homer night, Astros beat Giants
Astros Giants Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 30, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) (Tony Avelar)SAN FRANCISCO — (AP) — José Altuve hit a grand slam in the sixth one inning after putting Houston ahead on a solo homer, and the AL-leading Houston Astros held off the San Francisco Giants 9-6 Friday night in a matchup of baseball's top two teams. It marked Altuve's sixth career slam and third this season — and his third multi-homer game of 2021, the seventh of his career. San Francisco will have a new face in the lineup perhaps as soon as Saturday after acquiring slugger Kris Bryant from the Cubs before the trade deadline Friday. GRAVEMAN'S DEBUTReliable reliever Kendall Graveman struck out three in 1 1/3 innings while making his Astros debut.
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