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Middletown's Kyle Schwarber hits his 21st home run of the season, 12th with the Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit a home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets on Saturday. It was the former Middletown High School standout's 21st postseason home run, tied for fourth in MLB history. Last October, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Houston Astros 2024 Offseason Preview: Can the Astros Keep Their Competitive Window Open for 2025?

Will third baseman Alex Bregman wear different colors next season? (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) Let's take a look at the Houston Astros' 2024 season, the questions the team will have to address this winter, and the early outlook for 2025. Read more: 2024 MLB offseason preview: What's next for the Twins, Mariners, Cubs and more?? […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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2024 MLB Playoffs: Tarik Skubal delivers as he leads the Tigers to victory over the Astros in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series

Riding the wave of an improbable September rebound that secured the franchise's first postseason berth in a decade, the Detroit Tigers earned another memorable win on Tuesday, with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Wild-Card Series. The Tigers, with a roster full of rookies who barely knew […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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MLB playoff results, live updates: Tigers beat Astros, Orioles host Royals as 2024 postseason begins

The MLB postseason is here and after a thrilling final day of the regular season that saw the Braves and Mets split a doubleheader to both get into the playoffs and keep the Diamondbacks out, the four-season season kicked off on Tuesday. Wild Card Series. The Tigers opened Game 1 with a win over the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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The pitchers from Houston combine for a three-hitter success, the Astros defeat the Guardians 5-2 in the duel of the AL division champions

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ronel Blanco pitched five scoreless innings and combined a three-hitter with three relievers to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in a battle of division winners who could meet again this time Late season. Blanco (13-6) allowed just one hit in five innings […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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The Astros beat the Padres 4-3 in 10 innings after Jose Altuve was sent off in a wild scene in the 9th inning.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Just moments after Jose Altuve was ejected for removing his left soccer shoe and sock to prove a point, his replacement Grae Kessinger scored the game-winning run in the 10th inning and then made a sensational game on second base to seal the Houston Astros' wild 4-3 win over the San […]

By Andrew Jack

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024