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A Houston Astros fan cheers during the seventh inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Column: There’s so much to like about the Houston Astros

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa and George Springer celebrate Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 5-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros start fast, top Dodgers 5-3 for 2-1 World Series lead

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

No. 17 USF focused on Houston, not national ranking

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Members of the Houston Astros celebrate after their win against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 5-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Astros get first ever Series victory at home

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Columbus Crew forward Adam Jahn (12) and goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) celebrates the game-winning goal after the shootout of an MLS playoff soccer game against Atlanta United, in Atlanta, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. The Columbus Crew won in a 3-1 shootout. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Defending champs start playoffs again without Clint Dempsey

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 1986, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Mike Scott, center, reacts at first base after pitching a no-hitter and winning the NL West Division against the San Francisco Giants in the Houston Astrodome in Houston, Texas. At left is first baseman Glenn Davis and at right is Bill Doran. Those rainbow jerseys that were mocked so much when the Houston Astros debuted them decades ago have now become fan favorites at Minute Maid Park. The brightly colored style is sure to seen throughout the crowd when the World Series resumes this weekend. The Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are all even going into Game 3.(AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky, File)

Rainbow resurgence: Bright Astros jerseys now a fan favorite

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Dynamo defender Philippe Senderos (4) gets a long pass from defender Adolfo Machado (3) during the first half of an MLS soccer playoff game against Sporting Kansas City, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 in Houston. ( Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Elis scores in extra time, Dynamo top Sporting KC 1-0

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In this Oct. 25, 2017 photo, Paul Daulong talks about how the Astros' trip to the World Series has helped him and his family focus on something positive as they continue rebuilding their Houston home after it was flooded during Hurricane Harvey. Daulong says he believes he and others who are recovering after Harvey will follow the example of the Astros, who went through their own recent rebuilding process after several losing seasons, and &quot;be back on top too.&quot; (AP Photo/Juan Lozano)

Astros’ World Series run lifts Houston amid Harvey recovery

By Juan A. Lozano - Associated Press

Top Houston area official calls for major flood control plan

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No. 17 USF aims to stay atop American East against Houston

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jane Kamin-Oncca, Pool)

Verlander brings the heat, hollers Astros toward Game 2 win

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Clint Capela (15) dunks the ball over Philadelphia 76ers' Amir Johnson in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Eric Gordon hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Rockets past 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel walks back to the dugout during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Latest: Springer’s 2-run homer gives Astros Game 2 win

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President Donald Trump walks towards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. and then on to Dallas. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump hails ‘tremendous success’ in Texas’ storm recovery

By KEN THOMAS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kershaw, Dodgers beat Astros 3-1 in hot World Series opener

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner, left, celebrates his two-run home run with Chris Taylor against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers beat Astros in Game 1 of World Series

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

The Latest: Dodgers take Game 1 over Astros 3-1

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FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, file photo, Paul Wall arrives at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The Grammy-nominated rapper plans to make free grillz for the Houston Astros to celebrate their trip to the World Series as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

World Series Grillz: Rapper offers free grillz to Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Companies in West Texas oil patch need production workers

By COLLIN EATON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 1981, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan hurls the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers, en route to the fifth, no-hitter of his career, at the Houston Astrodome. Ryan had 11 strike-outs, while allowing three bases on balls in the nine inning stretch. Houston won the game, 5-0. Long before they made it to the World Series from separate leagues, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were plenty familiar with each other. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky, File)

Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press