15 Mar, 2025

José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS

MLB Houston will host in-state rival Texas in Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday, when Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his 36th career postseason start. Houston Astros’ Jose Abreu reacts after a two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 4 of a baseball AL Division Series against the Minnesota Twins. AP […]

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Justin Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener

MLB Houston relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed all four of Minnesota’s runs in the seventh inning. Justin Verlander threw six scoreless innings in the win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) AP By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press October 7, 2023 ‘Hopefully I stay here with the Red Sox’: Here’s what Alex Verdugo said about the 2023 season and […]

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Twins stop record 18-game postseason skid on strength of Royce Lewis home runs

MLB “It was a blessing to play today. That atmosphere was electric,” said Lewis, whose two-run shot off Kevin Gausman in the first inning and leadoff drive in the third sent the sellout crowd into a frenzy. Minnesota’s Royce Lewis celebrates after a home run. Abbie Parr/AP Photo By DAVE CAMPBELL, Associated Press October 4, […]

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