Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Tonights game was a microcosm of Houston baseball over the past two years. None of it came easy, but the Astros did just enough to pull through. After last nights game many Houston fans were paranoid that the Astros would find a way to blow the AL West title. Perhaps it was irrational, but Valdez and the offense yielding a 3-1 deficit didn’t … [Read more...] about Against all odds: the Astros clinch the 2024 AL West division title!
Archives for September 2024
White Sox remain at 120 losses and tied with ’62 Mets, rallying past Angels 3-2
The Chicago White Sox remained tied with the 1962 New York Mets for the modern major league record of 120 losses in a season, rallying to score three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2. Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking, two-out single to help the White Sox stave off infamy for at least one more night. Jonathan Cannon pitched three-hit ball over six … [Read more...] about White Sox remain at 120 losses and tied with ’62 Mets, rallying past Angels 3-2
Where does Texans QB C.J. Stroud rank in passing yards following Week 3?
C.J. Stroud said following a 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings that he’s worried about the Houston Texans’ status entering Week 4.For now, it’s best to believe him.“We’re still a force to be reckoned with. and we’re still very dangerous,” he said Sunday. “We’ve built a foundation solid on rock. We’re not going to act like everything was perfect out there, but we’re not going … [Read more...] about Where does Texans QB C.J. Stroud rank in passing yards following Week 3?
Some Astros Notes
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Kyle Tucker, bulpen depth, and a fourth starter conversation. Note No. 1 - Kyle Tucker Picking Up Where He Left Off We all knew it would take Kyle Tucker a little while to shake off the rust. I mean, he went over three months between his injury in early June and his first game back in early September. There was also no rehab assignment … [Read more...] about Some Astros Notes
Skubal allows two hits in seven scoreless as Tigers continue postseason push by beating Rays
Tarik Skubal allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers took another step toward an improbable postseason appearance with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. A leading candidate to win the AL Cy Young award, Skubal struck out seven batters while walking only one. He will get a chance for a 19th win on Sunday if the Tigers need him to beat the Chicago … [Read more...] about Skubal allows two hits in seven scoreless as Tigers continue postseason push by beating Rays