ALDS

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With an afternoon game, there were certainly people glued to TVs, phones, and websites at work and at home watching the Astros secure a spot in the American League Championship Series for an impressive fifth year in a row. Within moments of the win against the White Sox, posts of congratulations and celebrations went up on social media.

The Houston Astros dominated the Chicago White Sox 10-1 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series to win the ALDS 3-1 and advance to the next round.

With the Atlanta Braves winning the 2021 World Series, this article has been updated to reflect final scores for the games.

Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox has been postponed a day due to weather.

A video from Game 1 of the Astros ALDS run is now going viral. The video shows a back-and-forth fight between fans at Minute Maid Park on Thursday.

Carlos Correa and Kyle Tucker delivered back-to-back big hits in the 7th inning to help deliver the Astros a 9-4 win and a 2-0 lead in the ALDS over the Chicago White Sox.

The Houston Astros opened their 2021 postseason with a bang, dominating the Chicago White Sox in Game 1.

A longtime Astros employee was preparing for the start of the ALDS at Minute Maid Park on Thursday.

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George Springer, MVP of the 2017 World Series, had four hits for Houston. Altuve’s line-drive single to left scored Maldonado and Springer to put the Astros back in front, 6-5. He singled and took second when third baseman Alex Bregman barehanded the ball and threw it past first for an error. Bassitt was cruising along until the Astros jumped on him for three straight hits in the fourth. Bregman homered leading off, Kyle Tucker followed with a single and scored on Correa’s homer to center that tied the game, 3-3.

Two days and two wins later here they are once again on a road to the World Series. First stop is in LA at Dodger Stadium where they won the 2017 World Series. The A’s won the season series by taking 7 out of the 10 head to head meetings. The Astros need to come out swinging and producing early against this group. Add in the neutral site and this has the makings of a very good series.

Mural painted by Sebastian Mr. D 1987 Bouleau after the Astros win ALDS Game 1 against Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 4, 2019. Muros -- an art company that brings brands or businesses together with local artists to create projects in many cities -- partnered with the Houston Astros to reward the city with a new mural for every postseason win. The Astros are leading the series 3-2, and need just one more win to make Houston home to another pennant trophy and mural. You can find more coverage of all things Astros here.

: is host of a "Gerrit Cole the goat" mural after the starting pitcher struck out 15 batters in ALDS Game 2. 3 : The series-clinching win was big, and so was the mural by Angel Quesada , who painted the third mural at a northside Brewingz restaurant. : The series-clinching win was big, and so was the mural by , who painted the third mural at a northside restaurant. 5 : Gerrit Cole once again is the star of a mural, this one after ALCS Game 3. : Gerrit Cole once again is the star of a mural, this one after ALCS Game 3. is home to this design.

Verlander's history in the postseason against the Yankees began in October 2006. It was the ALDS Game 2 and he helped lead the Tigers to the AL Pennant that season to begin a productive playoff experience that still continues to this day. In the 2012 ALDS Verlander faced the Oakland A's twice. In the 2017 World Series lost to the Dodgers in a game that could have clinched the title. Earn a win tonight , and they will get the well deserved opportunity to rest for a few days before the World Series begins on Tuesday at home against the Washington Nationals.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Astros shortstop Carlos Correa sure has a heart of a champion!In a picture posted by his fiancee, Daniella Rodriguez, the couple stopped by MD Anderson Cancer Center Friday to visit some of its patients one day after the Astros' big ALDS win. "Nothing else in this world is as rewarding as this," wrote Rodriguez.The Astros won the ALDS Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.The couple visited a patient named Jalen, who according to Rodriguez, is from Laredo, Texas and attends her former high school. "You are our hero Jalen," wrote Rodriguez.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- For several years, four best friends have been producing Astros-themed merchandise in a side-hustle business.It caught the public's attention Thursday night when the wife of Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole wore one of their t-shirts to Game 5 of the ALDS, which the Astros won 6-1. The message on the t-shirt read, "Cole 45. ""We didn't know she had bought one of our shirts online," said Terrell Henley. "But we thank her. "Suddenly, Third Ward 9 was on the radar.

Astros fans flocked to the Team Store at Minute Maid Park to grab their ALDS victory gear. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Astros owner Jim Crane talks about the team's ALDS win and looking ahead to the Yankees. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Astros fans flocked to sporting goods stores to get their hands on the new ALDS victory gear. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

For the third straight year, the Astros will be playing in the American League Championship Series after closing out the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 in the ALDS Thursday night. As good as their bullpen has been, they couldn't overcome the Astros hitters getting to Tyler Glasnow early. The Astros were not good against them this season and have never been good in Tampa, so putting this in the rearview mirror was impressive. Now, the Astros head to the ALCS in the match-up everyone in baseball wanted against the Yankees. The last time these two teams met in the 2017 ALCS, the home team won every game.

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros beat the Rays 6-1 during the do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS Thursday night and the celebrating is off the walls. POST-GAME ANALYSIS: Astros beat Rays 6-1 in do-or-die ALDS Game 5Before heading to the locker room for a wild night of partying, the players celebrated on the field with their families and children. KPRC The Astros beat the Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of ALDS, Oct. 10, 2019. KPRC The Astros beat the Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of ALDS, Oct. 10, 2019. KPRC The Astros beat the Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of ALDS, Oct. 10, 2019.

The Houston Astros beat the Rays 6-1 during the do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS Thursday night and the celebrating is off the walls. POST-GAME ANALYSIS: Astros beat Rays 6-1 in do-or-die ALDS Game 5Before heading to the locker room for a wild night of partying, the players celebrated on the field with their families and children. KPRC The Astros beat the Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of ALDS, Oct. 10, 2019. KPRC The Astros beat the Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of ALDS, Oct. 10, 2019. KPRC The Astros beat the Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of ALDS, Oct. 10, 2019.

The Houston Astros beat the Rays 6-1 during the do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS Thursday night and the celebrating is off the walls. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Astros beat the Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of the ALDS to advance to their third straight ALCS, and fans inside Minute Maid Park got rowdy to celebrate. "We're going all the way," one Astros fans said, adding that he felt confident in the Astros' chances all season.Another fan was wearing a "lucky helmet" and said the Astros started doing well immediately after he put the helmet on.One mom brought her children to Game 5, and is fine with the kids staying up late on a school night. "They're going to be tired tomorrow at school, but it was worth it," the mom said. "They can say they were here."

All I ask from coaches/managers, make sound decisions based on the best info you have at the time. That one run was already more than any that Verlander surrendered in Game 1.Avisail Garcia got on base with a single, and Ji-man Choi was walked by Verlander. Two of the three ground-outs went directly to the pitchers' mound.Altuve started the fourth inning with a lead-off single. Josh James replaced him.Jose Urquidy entered to pitch for the Astros in the fifth. Urquidy's day finished with 1.2 innings pitched, three hits and three strikeouts.The Astros continued using more pitchers Tuesday, with Joe Smith entering in the bottom of the seventh.

Justin Verlander had his shot in Game 4 Tuesday night and couldn't get it done. A three run Tampa first inning set the tone on a night Verlander gave up two home runs including the first inning blast from Tommy Pham. TIME TO GET THE COLE-TRAIN GOINGNow it's on to a pivotal Game 5 of the ALDS where the Astros will turn to their Co-Ace Gerrit Cole who will look to duplicate what he did in the ALDS Game two win at Minute Maid park where he struck out 15 Rays hitters. WHAT'S THE ALCS ROTATION LOOK LIKE WITH ALDS GOING TO A 5TH GAME? Cole, being forced to start Thurssday in the ALDS Game 5, would not be forced to wait until a Game 3 of the ALCS against the Yankees should Houston advance past Tampa Bay.

KPRC's Sally Mamdooh is at Minute Maid Stadium with fans of the Houston Astros for a watch party of ALDS Game 4. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HINCH ADDRESSES USING VERLANDER ON SHORT REST"I don't really have to take into account the short rest until I see what he brings today. I don't think I can just assume he's going to go nine innings but why would I say no until I see. " "For me my recent memory of three days rest is David Price going deep into the game last year again us in the ALCS. I don't think you can tell until you see what you see. SLIGHT LINEUP TWEAK FOR THE ASTROSHinch has bumped Brantley up to the 2nd slot and Reddick up to the 8th slot in the batting order.

Mural painted by Sebastian Mr. D 1987 Bouleau after the Astros win ALDS Game 1 against Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 4, 2019. HOUSTON - Local artists are rewarding the city for every postseason win with a new Astros mural in central Houston locations. The company's most recent collaboration is between the Houston Astros and local artists. Check out the celebratory artwork:Win 1 muralArtist: Sebastian "Mr. D 1987" BouleauLocation: Warehouse LiveWin 2 muralArtist: TarboxLocation: Lola's Breakfast In The HeightsCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Astros are hosting a free watch party for ALDS Game 4 Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. After dropping Game 3 Monday at Tropicana Field , manager A.J. Hinch elected to go out of the pitching rotation order and insert Justin Verlander into Tuesday's pivotal game.You can catch the action at the watch party starting at 4 p.m. for a 6:07 p.m. game time.You can claim your free ticket at astros.com/watchparty General Admission vouchers must be presented at entry via the Ballpark App. No PDFs will be permitted.Vouchers will also be available at the gate entrances.Watch party admission will not be allowed after the 5th inning.The Minute Maid Park roof will be open for the watch party, weather permitting.One thousand fans will receive a Jose Altuve 'Sliding' bobblehead upon entry into Game 4.Fans can also enjoy live music, food trucks, games, inflatables and more two hours prior to first pitch at the Postseason Street Fest on Crawford Street.

Much of the buzz surrounding game three of the ALDS in Tampa Bay was with former Astros pitcher Charlie Morton. Right when the Rays needed him, Morton showed up big time helping Tampa trounce the Astros 10-3. The win is the first for the Rays this series and leaves them still down 2-1 in this best-of-five matchup. Hinch announced after Monday's game that game one starter, Justin Verlander, will go for the Astros. The Astros are still likely to beat the Rays and move on, but Monday's loss felt like a gut punch.

St. Petersburg, Fla. - ASTROS, RAYS PREP FOR ALDS GAME 4The Astros won 107 games during the regular season so one loss in Game 3 will not cause any issues with this baseball team. The Astros and Rays will continue the ALDS with Game 4 at Tropicana Field Tuesday with the Astros needing 1 win to clinch the series and move on to the ALCS. TOP 3 KEYS TO AN ASTROS CLOSE OUT WIN IN GAME 4SPARK FROM SPRINGERSpringer is one of the best leadoff hitters in baseball but so far in 3 games in the ALDS he has been silent. Springer is hitless so far but said after the Game 3 loss that he feels good at the plate and is just waiting on results to come. Verlander was outstanding in Game 1 when he tossed 7 shutout innings allowing just 1 hit while striking out 8 Rays hitters.

#TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 7, 2019Verlander on game 4 start (on 3 days rest): I'm gonna treat it like it's win or go home." Hinch elected to go out of the pitching rotation order and insert Justin Verlander into Tuesday's pivotal game. "I'm gonna treat it like it's win or go home," said Verlander after the Astros maintained their 2-1 series lead despite the loss. Houston drove in four runs before Verlander exited the Game 1 win.Tampa Bay is countering J.V. with right-hander Diego Castillo, a reliever who will most likely start the game in the first few innings.

Many Houston fans should be able to watch Monday's ALDS Game 3 on television. The game against the Tampa Bay Rays starts at 12:05 p.m. and is on the MLB Network. The MLB Network has partnered with several of its distributors and is providing a free preview through Oct. 11 through the following: Altice, AT&T U-verse, Comcast, Cox, DirecTV, DISH, Frontier, RCN, Sling TV and Verizon. Bob Costas, Joe Girardi, Jim Kaat and Tom Verducci will make the call for MLB Network's telecast. The Astros won the first two games against the Rays and can close out the series with a victory Monday.

HOUSTON - Two games down and one to go for the Astros to win the ALDS and punch their ticket to the ALCS. He is revered by his former teammates but Monday it is all business for Morton, the Rays and the Astros. The Astros need to jump on him early and force Kevin Cash to go to his bullpen. Simply put, the Astros need to play clean, sound defense and not give the Rays any extra opportunities. Astros and Rays Game three is set for 12:05 p.m. Central.

Getty ImagesHOUSTON - Two games down and one to go for the Astros to win the ALDS and punch their ticket to the ALCS. He is revered by his former teammates but Monday it is all business for Morton, the Rays and the Astros. The Astros need to jump on him early and force Kevin Cash to go to his bullpen. Simply put, the Astros need to play clean, sound defense and not give the Rays any extra opportunities. Astros and Rays Game three is set for 12:05 p.m. Central.

He threw Yandy Diaz out from deep in the SS hole in the left field grass.The Astros nearly opened up scoring in the third inning. Altuve was on second with two outs and while Michael Brantley struck out, it was on a wild pitch. Maldonado was able to send Gurriel home with an RBI single and extended the Astros' lead to 2-0.Cole flat out delivered on Saturday. It was one of the best pitching performances in Astros history.Cole finished the night with 7 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H and 15 K's. He was able to get a strikeout and a ground-out to finish it off.Game 3 is set for Monday afternoon.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 05: Diego Castillo #63 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after the third out in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the ALDS at Minute Maid Park on October 05, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)Hide Caption

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After dazzling performances from Justin Verlander and Jose Altuve in Game 1 of the ALDS, the Astros look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead Saturday against the Rays.First pitch is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. CT.Cy-Young candidate Gerrit Cole takes the mound for the Astros. He had 326 strikeouts in the regular season, the most in the MLB.Blake Snell will be the opposing pitcher for the Rays. Snell went 6-8 during the regular season with a 4.29 ERA. He dealt with an injury that sidelined him from July 21 to September 17.Snell won the AL Cy-Young Award in 2018 for the first time in his career.Game 2 is big on both sides. It was Altuve's ninth postseason HR of his career in 33 games.Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel also contributed to the Astros' 6-0 lead after the fifth, and they didn't look back after.Many remember the Rays having a miscommunication on a routine pop-up from Gurriel, which resulted in the Astros scoring two runs.While the Rays got two runs off of Ryan Pressly in the eighth inning, Will Harris entered and got the Astros out of trouble.

HOUSTON - Astros fans said they were certain of the team's win Friday. "I'm really confident this whole series. It might be a sweep," one fan said. Ahead of the ALDS Game 1, there was nothing fans wouldn't wear. Take a look at how some fans celebrated below:Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Tickets are limited to the ALDS, as the Houston Astros take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Game 1 is Friday and the Astros reported tickets have sold out. There's still a chance to purchase tickets but you'll likely have to turn to the secondary market to find them. "We have lots of seats available for tomorrow: standing room, 400 level, 300 level, there's not many in 200 level left," said Kayla Ramsey, of Midtown Premium Tickets. If somebody is listing tickets for $100 under the going price or the market value, I would say stay away," Ramsey said.

Tickets are limited to the ALDS, as the Houston Astros take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Game 1 is Friday and the Astros reported tickets have sold out. There's still a chance to purchase tickets but... Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

It all begins in the ALDS and a date with the Tampa Bay Rays starting Friday. This season the Rays won 4 of the 7 head to head meetings with the Astros with three of those wins coming in the season opening series . It's unique but it have proven to get results and that's why the Rays are in the ALDS and a dangerous opponent for the Astros. KEYS FOR THE ASTROS TO ADVANCE PAST THE RAYSARMS RACELet's face it, the Astros are deep and everyone knows it. They will throw out Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Zack Greinke in the first three games of the ALDS.. Verlander and Cole each made two starts against the Rays this season while Greinke made one while with the Astros.

It all begins in the ALDS and a date with the Tampa Bay Rays starting Friday. This season the Rays won 4 of the 7 head to head meetings with the Astros with three of those wins coming in the season opening series . It's unique but it have proven to get results and that's why the Rays are in the ALDS and a dangerous opponent for the Astros. KEYS FOR THE ASTROS TO ADVANCE PAST THE RAYSARMS RACELet's face it, the Astros are deep and everyone knows it. They will throw out Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Zack Greinke in the first three games of the ALDS.. Verlander and Cole each made two starts against the Rays this season while Greinke made one while with the Astros.