Houston’s Framber Valdez flamed out in last year’s World Series but he learned from those mistakes and dominated the Phillies in a crucial Game 2 win.
Tag: Baker, Dusty
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World Series Preview: Philadelphia Has an Edge on Houston
For a city that rarely reaches the top, Philadelphia has a strange pattern of success against Houston. The Astros will try to overcome that in the World Series against the Phillies.
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World Series: Jeremy Pena Won Over Astros on Way to NLCS MVP
When Jeremy Peña did Michael Jordan’s shrug after a big home run, it was a rare glimpse into the confidence that let him take over seamlessly for Carlos Correa.
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Astros Eliminate Mariners and Advance to ALCS
“I feel like this is just the beginning for all of us,” Julio Rodríguez said after the Mariners made the playoffs for the first time since 2001 but were swept by Houston.
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Giancarlo Stanton of Yankees Wins All-Star MVP Award in Hometown
It was a homecoming at Dodger Stadium for Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees slugger, and Los Angeles native, hopes his team can return to Chavez Ravine in October.