Astros Return to World Series, Shutting Out the Red Sox

The Houston Astros fell behind 2–1 after the first three games of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Boston Red Sox. They found great defense, pitching, and hot bats to win three games straight to advance to the World Series. Astros rookie pitcher Luis Garcia was superb as he brought a no-hitter into the sixth inning. He was finally relieved after two outs in the sixth, after giving up a triple to Enrique Hernandez. Astros’ other young star, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, won the MVP for the ALCS and was 4–4 hitting for the game. In the bottom of the first inning, his double drove in Alex Bregman for the only run they would need. Alvarez also hit a triple in the sixth inning and scored their second run from a Kyle Tucker RBI. Tucker’s home run in the eighth inning, drove in Alvarez and Carlos Correa to …

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