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Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu throws during the eighth inning of Game 6 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Suspension of Astros’ Abreu upheld and pushed to next year. Reliever available for Game 7

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia (53) is restrained by home plate umpire Marvin Hudson as he yells at Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado after being hit by a pitch thrown by relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the baseball American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Astros reliever Abreu appeals suspension for throwing at Garcia, is eligible for ALCS Game 6

Associated Press

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi thorws during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston mayoral candidates, from left, Jack Christie, Robert Gallegos, Gilbert Garcia, Lee Kaplan and state Sen. John Whitmire answer questions during a televised candidates debate held at the Houston Public Media studios Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston’s next mayor has big city problems to fix. Familiar faces want the job

By Juan A. Lozano - Associated Press

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney, center right, hands the ball to manager Bruce Bochy, left, after being pulled during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Våsquez)

Streaky Rangers suddenly headed wrong way again with Game 4 loss as Astros even ALCS

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Dodie Osteen has been a regular participant in Lakewood’s “A Night of Hope” stadium events featuring her son, Joel, the church's senior pastor. (Photo courtesy of Lakewood Church)

Dodie Osteen, at 90, credits healing miracles with spurring Lakewood Church ministry

By Mark A. Kellner - The Washington Times

Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 men's basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bigger, deeper and stronger: Big 12 welcomes 4 new schools to college basketball’s best league

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker shakes hands with Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy before Game 1 of the baseball AL Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez) **FILE**

Forever young: Baker, Bochy shine in ALCS as MLB’s oldest managers

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) in the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints lament missed chances in 20-13 loss to Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer blows a gum bubble in the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan S. Sun) **FILE**

Scherzer to start Game 3 of ALCS for Rangers against Astros

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien scores on a throwing error by Houston Astros' Framber Valdez during the first inning of Game 2 of the baseball AL Championship Series Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rangers build big lead off Valdez, hold on for win over Astros to hold 2-0 edge in ALCS

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Houston, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Stroud throws 2 TD pass, defense makes late stops to lead Texans over Saints

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Evan Carter catches a ball at the wall hit by Houston Astros' Alex Bregman during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the baseball AL Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

Montgomery shuts out Astros as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer blows a gum bubble in the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan S. Sun) **FILE**

Scherzer, Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against Astros

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Astros won 7-1. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Houston reliever Graveman won’t be on ALCS roster against Texas because of shoulder problem

Associated Press

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado and Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia, second from right, argue as the benches clear following Garcia's grand slam during the fifth inning of a baseball game July 26, 2023, in Houston. Everything is certainly bigger deep in the heart of Texas this baseball postseason, with a Lone Star State matchup for a spot in the World Series. The Astros are in their seventh straight ALCS, this time against the Rangers for the first time. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)

Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Abreu reacts after a two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 4 of a baseball AL Division Series against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Jose Abreu homers again to power Astros past Twins 3-2 and into 7th straight ALCS

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober works against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Ober to start for Twins against Verlander and Astros in Game 1 of ALDS

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford celebrates his grand slam against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

J.P. Crawford’s grand slam leads Mariners to 8-0 win over Rangers

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Stroud, Texans host Steelers, looking to build on last week’s big win

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press