World Series throw-down: Astros, Nats relying on rotations
Gerrit Cole is lined up to throw the 1st pitch of this year's World Series, with both Houston Astros and Washington Nationals relying heavily on rotations.
Gerrit Cole is lined up to throw the 1st pitch of this year's World Series, with both Houston Astros and Washington Nationals relying heavily on rotations.
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.
Houston Astros advance to World Series after Game 6 win
The Houston Astros have advanced to the World Series after winning ALCS Game 6 at Minute Maid on Saturday night with a score of 6-4 after a tied game in the ninth inning.
The Houston Astros have advanced to the World Series after winning ALCS Game 6 at Minute Maid on Saturday night with a score of 6-4 after a tied game in the ninth inning.
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!
Houston rapper Slim Thug to call “Play Ball” before Game 6 of ALCS
Houston-born rapper Slim Thug will get to call "play ball" before Game 6 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston-born rapper Slim Thug will get to call "play ball" before Game 6 at Minute Maid Park.
Astros try to close out ALCS at home
The Washington Nationals are still waiting to see whether they will be playing the Yankees or the Astros in the World Series.
The Washington Nationals are still waiting to see whether they will be playing the Yankees or the Astros in 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.
Yankees come back from the brink in Game 5, keep Astros from ALCS win
The Yankees come back from the edge of losing the series in Game 5 by beating the Houston Astros in a final score of 4-1.
The Yankees come back from the edge of losing the series in Game 5 by beating the Houston Astros in a final score of 4-1.
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
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.
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
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 beat Yankees in Game 4, bringing series to 3-1
George Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros got another wild ace off the hook to beat the sloppy New York Yankees 8-3 Thursday night and reach the cusp of a second World Series visit in three years.
George Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros got another wild ace off the hook to beat the sloppy New York Yankees 8-3 Thursday night and reach the cusp of a second World Series visit in three years.
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.