Capital hill: Astros, Nats put World Series eyes on pitching
The matchup comes with a neat twist, too: The Astros and Washington Nationals share a spring training complex — they met in the exhibition opener in February, and Scherzer gave up a homer to the first batter of the game. Now, eight months later, they meet for real, beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. The 107-win Astros trying to take their second crown in three years, the wild-card Nationals making their Series debut.
The matchup comes with a neat twist, too: The Astros and Washington Nationals share a spring training complex — they met in the exhibition opener in February, and Scherzer gave up a homer to the first batter of the game. Now, eight months later, they meet for real, beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. The 107-win Astros trying to take their second crown in three years, the wild-card Nationals making their Series debut.
Celebrating the Houston Astros making it to the World Series
We're celebrating the Houston Astros making it to the World Series.
We're celebrating the Houston Astros making it to the World Series.
Texans’ J.J. Watt representing Houston Astros with Altuve jersey
Are you ready for the Astros to “take it back”?
Are you ready for the Astros to “take it back”?
Houstonians storm Academy stores for Astros merchandise after ALCS win
Academy stores are letting customers in 20 at a time to buy fresh ALCS Championship shirts.
Academy stores are letting customers in 20 at a time to buy fresh ALCS Championship shirts.
Astros fans gearing up for ALCS Game 6
Fans are excited about tonight's game and the chance to advance to the World Series!
Fans are excited about tonight's game and the chance to advance to the World Series!
Fans anxious for Game 6
Astros are ready to Take It Back tomorrow in Game 6.
Astros are ready to Take It Back tomorrow in Game 6.
Astros fans don't lose hope at Game 5 watch party at Minute Maid
Astros fans aren't losing hope of advancing to the World Series
Astros fans aren't losing hope of advancing to the World Series
Fans react to Astros loss in ALCS Game 5
Astros fans are disappointed, but hoping to get the series win at home in Minute Maid
Astros fans are disappointed, but hoping to get the series win at home in Minute Maid
Astros fans hope to return from New York with league championship
A disappointing loss on Friday night for the Astros, but they only need one more win to go to the World Series.
A disappointing loss on Friday night for the Astros, but they only need one more win to go to the World Series.
Every Astros postseason win is new Houston-area art mural to celebrate
A company called Muros is connecting the Astros with local artists and buildings throughout Houston. Each new location is a surprise revealed the morning after the Astros win.
A company called Muros is connecting the Astros with local artists and buildings throughout Houston. Each new location is a surprise revealed the morning after the Astros win.
Astros superfan group arrives in NYC for Game 5
A group of superfans flew in just this morning after pulling an all-nighter after watching the game at Minute Maid Thursday night.
A group of superfans flew in just this morning after pulling an all-nighter after watching the game at Minute Maid Thursday night.
'The Big Hat Posse' superfans cheer on the Houston Astros
You can't miss them at Houston Astros games. Members of the Big Hat Posse were at last night's watch party inside Minute Maid Park.
You can't miss them at Houston Astros games. Members of the Big Hat Posse were at last night's watch party inside Minute Maid Park.
Astros fans pack Minute Maid for Game 4 watch party
For Houstonians who didn't jet set to NYC to support the Astros, Minute Maid hosted a watch party for those wanting to cheer on from home.
For Houstonians who didn't jet set to NYC to support the Astros, Minute Maid hosted a watch party for those wanting to cheer on from home.
Astros fans confident about series with Yankees
Astros fans stand out in the orange in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium.
Astros fans stand out in the orange in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium.
Astros superfan draws portraits of each player
78-year-old Texene ?Nana T? Armstrong has two favorite pastimes?the Astros and art.
78-year-old Texene ?Nana T? Armstrong has two favorite pastimes?the Astros and art.
Houston Astros potential World Series tickets on sale
A limited number of individual tickets are on sale for the Houston Astros potential World Series run.
A limited number of individual tickets are on sale for the Houston Astros potential World Series run.
Rain delay keeps Astros fans in New York an extra night
The weather is raining on the Astros' parade, keeping Houstonians an extra day in New York City.
The weather is raining on the Astros' parade, keeping Houstonians an extra day in New York City.
Astros fans getting the team’s logo cut into their hair
One north Houston barbershop is customizing cuts for the MLB Playoffs. Who’s Next Barbershop on I-45 and W. Gulf Bank Rd. is keeping busy.
One north Houston barbershop is customizing cuts for the MLB Playoffs. Who’s Next Barbershop on I-45 and W. Gulf Bank Rd. is keeping busy.
Astros fans get Astros-themed hair designs
Astros fans are showing their team spirit in a lot of ways, including through their haircuts.
Astros fans are showing their team spirit in a lot of ways, including through their haircuts.
Heavy rains postpone Astros-Yankees ALCS Game 4
Games 4 and 5 of the ALCS between the Astros and Yankees have been rescheduled due to weather.
Games 4 and 5 of the ALCS between the Astros and Yankees have been rescheduled due to weather.