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Houston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates with teammates after his walk-off home run against the New York Yankees during the 11th inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Yanks’ bullpen buckles in 11th after Paxton hooked in 3rd

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres rounds the bases after a run home run during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Torres, Tanaka lead Yankees over Astros 7-0 in ALCS opener

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, left, talks with teammate Alex Bregman, right, during a workout for a baseball American League Championship Series in Houston, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Houston will face the New York Yankees, Saturday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mammoth matchup: Astros meet Yankees in ALCS

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - 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

In this July 25, 1996 file photo, Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale listens during a press conference at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce building in Atlanta. (Richard Carson/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Column: Mattress Mack bets big as sports betting spreads

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws during the first inning of Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, Pool)

Rays pummel Greinke, Morton clutch vs Astros to win Game 3

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during Game 1 of a best-of-five American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch takes part in a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston. The Astros will host the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of an American League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Astros set MLB record with zero intentional walks in 2019

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander takes part in a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston. The Astros will host the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of an American League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Astros aces amped to face Rays in AL Division Series

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash takes part in a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston. The Rays will play the Houston Astros in the first game of an American League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the Rays-Astros playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this July 25, 1996 file photo, Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale listens during a press conference at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce building in Atlanta. (Richard Carson/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros fan putting millions on his team to win World Series

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, second from left, walks back to the mound after giving up a two-run home run to Los Angeles Angels' Andrelton Simmons, second from right, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Blame it on the juice: Pitchers set for homer-filled October

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander steps off the mound after completing his 2,996th career strikeout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Verlander gets 3,000th K, Astros clinch home field

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander waves to fans striking out Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun forays 3,000th career strikeout during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Astros’ Verlander becomes 18th pitcher with 3,000 strikeouts

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Greinke loses no-hitter with 1 out in 9th, Astros blank M’s

By TIM BOOTH - 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' George Springer, right, celebrates his two-run home run off Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jose Rodriguez with Michael Brantley during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Astros’ Springer hit 3 HRs in 1st 4 innings vs Angels

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