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Postseason Atmosphere Lead Astros To Victory Over Blue Jays
HOUSTON - - On Wednesday, something seemed slightly different at Minute Maid Park. Another type of energy and vibe had the ballpark buzzing with liveliness before the first pitch was thrown in front of the 40,545 people in attendance, which was the fourth home sellout of the season.
Calm Down, The Astros Will Be Just Fine
The Houston Astros split their four-game season-opening series with the Chicago White Sox after losing on Sunday 6-3 at Minute Maid Park. Ok, everyone. Calm down; they still have 158 more games to play this season. They will be just fine.
Houston Astros Begin Defense Of World Series Title On Opening Day At Minute Maid Park
“I am not really concentrating or thinking about last year,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker when asked about the emotions on Opening Day after finishing the season as the champions. “You have to go on from there because you have new heights to climb. This is the start of the “Great Race,” and it is a long race.
Houston Astros Begin Defense Of World Series Title On Opening Day At Minute Maid Park
“I am not really concentrating or thinking about last year,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker when asked about the emotions on Opening Day after finishing the season as the champions. “You have to go on from there because you have new heights to climb. This is the start of the “Great Race,” and it is a long race.
Astros Erupt In The Sixth Inning En Route To A Blowout Victory Over The White Sox
“Hitting is contagious and no one likes to be left out,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker about the dynamic sixth inning.
Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. On 60-Day IL
“Nothing significant really changed one way or the other,” said Click. “We just like to delay those as much as we possibly can."
Time Keeps On Ticking For Carlos Correa
“It is visualizing the moment,” said Correa “When I am on deck, I am visualizing where I want the pitch to start. I am visualizing a tunnel and what I want to do with it.”
A Family Of One: Houston Astros Headed To Their Fifth Consecutive ALCS
For the last two postseasons, the Houston Astros have had to deal with the fallout from the sign-stealing scandal they admitted to being a part of back in 2017. The absences of fans in the stands last season allowed the Astros to escape from the profanity-laced insults and hatred that continued throughout social media and airwaves across the country in other baseball cities. Yet, through it, all Houston continued to do what they have done in the past. Stick together and win games as a unit that moves as one.
Lucky Number 7 Kyle Tucker Is Shining Bright For The Astros
Houston has some firepower at the top of their batting lineup. Yet, outfielder Kyle Tucker, who bats in the seventh spot, has been giving pitchers nightmares since his return from being placed in MLB’s health and safety protocol back in June.
Astros Take 2-0 Lead In ALDS With Late Game Heroics
For the second day in a row, the Houston Astros fans who used either paid time off (PTO), sick days, or vacation time to attend the early start time of Game2 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park got an opportunity to see the Astros offensive outburst as they defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Tucker Named AL Player Of The Month For Sept-Oct
On Monday, Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker was named the American League Player of the Month for September-October. It is the first Player of the Month award of his career, and he became the first Astros player to win it since third baseman Alex Bregman won it back in August of 2019.
The Wait Is Over: Astros Win The American League West Division Title
As the Houston Astros players celebrated their 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch the 2021American League West Division title on Thursday night, it felt like the entire city of Houston breathed a sigh of relief.
Panthers Use Strong Defensive Effort To Extend State Fair Classic Winning Streak
DALLAS -- Prairie View A&M University (3-1) football team extended their State Fair Classic winning streak to four as they beat Grambling State 24-10 (1-3) at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. “It was a feeling of we have been here before,” said defensive lineman Jason Dumas who remained undefeated against Grambling in his time at PV. “We know it was a major accomplishment.”
McCullers Dominates The White Sox.
As the start of the second half of the season kicked off, the Houston Astros picked up right where they left off. After defeating the New York Yankees in an exhilarating six-run ninth inning comeback going into the All-Star break, Houston used that momentum and defeated one of the American League’s best team in the Chicago White Sox by a score of 7-1.
Astros Sweep The Best Team In The American League To Regain Top Spot
Before the game on Sunday, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker did not want to talk about the possibility of sweeping the Chicago White Sox in a four-game home series. He was proud of the way his team had been playing the previous three-games and just wanted them to stay consistent in what they had been doing.
Alvarez’s Walk Off Against The White Sox Continues Dramatic Flare At Minute Maid Park
"The plan was just to not get too desperate at the plate," said Alvarez who had his first walk-off hit of his major league career. "Wasn't trying to hit a home run. I just wanted to make good, solid contact with the ball and that's what happened."
HOUSTON TEXANS ANNOUNCE 2021 HOME GAME THEMES
HOUSTON – With the help of Season Ticket Members, Community Partners, Legends and Cheerleaders, the Houston Texans announced today the themes for each home game of the 2021 season.
Houston vs Everybody
Astros advance to the ALDS after sweeping the Twins 2-0
There is one thing people in Houston take pride in and that is being from Houston. It just carries a certain swagger to it, or as the young adults say these days, “It’s a Vibe.” To wear anything that says or represents the city gives most individuals that feeling that they can take on the world and win. There is even paraphernalia that reads, “Houston vs Everybody!”
Astros and A’s postpone game on Jackie Robinson Day to protest social injustice
On Friday, Major League Baseball teams celebrated former Negro League and Major League player Jackie Robinson who broke the color barrier in the MLB by becoming the first African American to play in the modern era in 1947. Robinson played during a time where the negro was looked down upon for the color of their skin. Many believe that the negro players should stay in the league they were given and leave the Major Leagues to the white players.
It’s Your Birthday
The Astros celebrated catcher Martin Maldonado’s birthday with a walk-off win
Kyle Tucker capped off a great birthday weekend for his teammate Martin Maldonado. His walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Astros (11-10) a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners (7-16) and capped off a sweep of the series. Houston is now on a four-game winning streak and have won five out of the six games they have played in Minute Made Park.
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