“We've obviously had a few run-ins with them this year,” Astros closer Ryan Pressly said. “They don't like us.'
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Lone Star Series finally delivered. The first four games of the American League Championship Series had largely been duds, big leads, bad pitching, lopsided affairs. Even Game 2’s one-run final score was deceiving: The jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning and then hung on to beat the .
Before we even get to Altuve’s mammoth, decisive homer in the top of the ninth inning, you have to set the stage for what happened in the bottom of the eighth, which resulted in García, pitcher and manager Dusty Baker somewhat inexplicably getting ejected from the game. García was hit by Abreu’s first pitch, a 99 mph fastball, and he didn’t think it was a mere coincidence. Garcia started yelling at Abreu, who told reporters he said, “My bad,” and García answered with, “Bulls–t.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Astros-Rangers ALCS Game 4 preview: Pitching matchups, odds, x-factor, analysisNeither team particularly wanted to name a starting pitcher. But someone will have to take the mound for each club in Game 4.
Read more »
Astros trounce Rangers in Game 4 behind dominant offense, even up ALCSThe Astros brought in their wrecking crew to take care of the Rangers’ pitching Thursday night in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Read more »
Astros-Rangers ALCS Game 5 preview: Pitching matchups, odds, x-factor, analysisThe Astros brought Justin Verlander back just for games like this.
Read more »
Altuve powers Astros comeback over Rangers in Game 5 win featuring bench-clearing kerfuffleHouston won Game 5 of the American League Championship Series 5-4, taking a 3-2 edge in the series.
Read more »
Astros tee off on Rangers’ mistakes to even ALCSMartín Maldonado worked a walk to start a big fourth inning for the Astros.
Read more »