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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Cole pitches Astros past Yankees 4-1 for 2-1 lead in ALCS

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, motions to starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) after Cole struck out New York Yankees' Aaron Judge with two men on base to end the second inning against the Houston Astros during Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Gerrit Cole pitches Astros past Yankees 4-1 for 2-1 lead in ALCS

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

Houston Astros Game 3 starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws on the field at Yankee Stadium, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in New York, after the team arrived to prepare for the American League Championship Series which continues Tuesday against the New York Yankees. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Cole, unbeaten since May, transformed by Astros analytics

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka talks with the media during a news conference for a baseball American League Championship Series in Houston, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. New York will face the Houston Astros, Saturday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the Yankees-Astros playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after an out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning of Game 5 of a baseball American League Division Series in Houston, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Cole, Astros beat Rays 6-1 in ALDS Game 5; Yankees next

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks back to the mound after giving up a walk in the second inning of Game 4 of the baseball team's American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Cole, Astros have no room for error left in ALDS vs Rays

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole waves to fans as he leaves during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the baseball team's American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays in Houston, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Cole looks to close out ALDS for Astros against Rays

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to a Tampa Bay Rays batter during the first inning during Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series in Houston, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Cole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole carries a game ball toward the clubhouse after the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Seattle. Cole broke the Astros' franchise record for strikeouts in a season. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Cole wins 15th straight decision, Astros beat Mariners 3-0

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws to Seattle Mariners' Mallex Smith during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander gets MLB-best 18th win as Astros down Seattle 2-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Springer leads rally as Astros down Rays 8-6

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Cole says hamstring injury not serious

Associated Press

The Houston Astros celebrate a 6-2 win against the Chicago White Sox in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Astros and White Sox split doubleheader

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander fans 10, pitching-rich Astros beat Mariners 3-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Astros ace Greinke deal; 2 dozen trades on deadline day

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

All Aces: Astros get Greinke in trade with Diamondbacks

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Michael Brantley rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Cole K’s 11, Marisnick has 3 hits as Astros beat Angels 11-2

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole reacts after striking out Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cole, Gurriel help Astros blank Angels 4-0

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gurriel, Cole help Astros to 5-1 win over Pirates

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Robinson Chirinos celebrates his grand slam off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Thomas Pannone during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Chirinos hits slam, drives in 6 runs, Astros beat Blue Jays

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press