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Randy Arozarena, rookie Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays won their ninth straight game, breaking away from Boston soon after Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was pulled because of a positive COVID-19 test.

Boston Red Sox star shortstop Xander Bogaerts has tested positive for COVID-19 and been pulled from a game at Tampa Bay.

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)SAN DIEGO – The Houston Astros spent this odyssey of a season as baseball's biggest villains. When Aledmys Diaz flied out with a runner on first to end Game 7 of the AL Championship Series, the bad guys finally lost. “The legacy of this group is that these guys are ballplayers, and these guys are men," said Baker, who took over the team in January. This was just a bunch of guys coming together and wanting to play damn good baseball and wanting to go to another World Series. Houston's lineup of veteran hitters simply kept slugging, and the Astros fought to the brink of the World Series.

One out later, Adell lined a two-run single to right off Enoli Paredes (1-2) for his first game-ending hit. Kyle Tucker homered and drove in three runs for the Astros, who lost in walk-off fashion for the second straight game. With two outs and runners on second and third, Martin Maldonado hit a two-run single to right-center. After Yuli Gurriel's two-run single in the third, Tucker extended the lead to 4-1 with a run-scoring infield single. It is the seventh game to start with triple-digit temperatures since the ballpark opened in 1966.

Alex Bregman was added to the latest list of injured players on the Astros roster this week. The same day in Colorado, MVP runner up Alex Bregman left the game against the Rockies with a hamstring injury. Such is the state of not just the Astros in 2020, but baseball, where injuries have increased twofold over any normal season. Despite all that, the Astros are currently on a seven-game winning streak including a four-game home-and-home series sweep of the Colorado Rockies. For now, these Astros are fun to watch, so we should enjoy it while we can.

#TakeItBack @astros @abc13houston Bob Slovak (@BobSlovak13) October 30, 2019Houston Native Anthony Rendon with two run shot to put Nats up 5-2. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Astros still have a shot at their second World Series title. They'll just have to do it in a winner-take-all Game 7 against the Washington Nationals. He became just the second manager in World Series history to be tossed from a game. Sean Doolittle relieved Strasburg, shutting the door for a Washington win.With the 7-2 win, the Nationals forced Game 7.

The World Series is headed to a deciding Game 7 Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park after the Nationals beat the Astros 7-2 in Game 6 Tuesday night. While the Nationals hope that trend continues in Game 7, the Astros havent lost four straight home games all season. Hes started seven World Series games in his career for both Houston and Detroit, but hes yet to be the winning pitcher in one. Nationals batter Trea Turner hit a ground ball softly to pitcher Brad Peacock who threw the ball to first. His five career home runs in the World Series are the most all time for a third baseman.

STARTING PITCHERSGerrit Cole*Justin VerlanderZack Greinke*RELIEF PITCHERSChris DevenskiWill HarrisJosh James*Roberto Osuna*Brad PeacockRyan Pressly*Hector RondonJoe Smith*Jose Urquidy*CATCHERSRobinson Chirinos*Martin Maldonado*INFIELDERSJose AltuveAlex BregmanCarlos CorreaAledmys Diaz*Yuli GurrielOUTFIELDERSYordan Alvarez*Michael Brantley*Jake Marisnick*Josh ReddickGeorge SpringerKyle Tucker*EMBED >More News Videos As the 'Stros head into the 2019 World Series, we asked some of them if they had any rituals or superstitions before the game. EMBED >More News Videos With Houston facing Washington in the World Series, we asked some of the 'Stros who on the team would be the best president and vice president. EMBED >More News Videos Gerrit Cole is an overpowering force for the Houston Astros, using more than just his baseball skill to help his team. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Go with what got you to the dance, right?Hours before the first pitch of the 2019 World Series, the Houston Astros released a roster they hope will get them another championship.The roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, five infielders and six outfielders. The entire pitching staff is comprised of right-handers.The Astros opted for continuity in their roster, using much of the same lineup from their AL Championship Series team for their matchup with the Washington Nationals.Like the previous series this postseason, the Astros decided to keep Wade Miley, a starter for much of the regular season, off the World Series team.In addition, there will be a number of players making their World Series debut on Tuesday night.Here is the Houston Astros roster for the 2019 World Series:

STARTING PITCHERSGerrit Cole*Justin VerlanderZack Greinke*RELIEF PITCHERSChris DevenskiWill HarrisJosh James*Roberto Osuna*Brad PeacockRyan Pressly*Hector RondonJoe Smith*Jose Urquidy*CATCHERSRobinson Chirinos*Martin Maldonado*INFIELDERSJose AltuveAlex BregmanCarlos CorreaAledmys Diaz*Yuli GurrielOUTFIELDERSYordan Alvarez*Michael Brantley*Jake Marisnick*Josh ReddickGeorge SpringerKyle Tucker*EMBED >More News Videos As the 'Stros head into the 2019 World Series, we asked some of them if they had any rituals or superstitions before the game. EMBED >More News Videos With Houston facing Washington in the World Series, we asked some of the 'Stros who on the team would be the best president and vice president. EMBED >More News Videos Gerrit Cole is an overpowering force for the Houston Astros, using more than just his baseball skill to help his team. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Go with what got you to the dance, right?Hours before the first pitch of the 2019 World Series, the Houston Astros released a roster they hope will get them another championship.The roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, five infielders and six outfielders. The entire pitching staff is comprised of right-handers.The Astros opted for continuity in their roster, using much of the same lineup from their AL Championship Series team for their matchup with the Washington Nationals.Like the previous series this postseason, the Astros decided to keep Wade Miley, a starter for much of the regular season, off the World Series team.In addition, there will be a number of players making their World Series debut on Tuesday night.Here is the Houston Astros roster for the 2019 World Series:

EMBED >More News Videos Daniella said it is enjoyable to watch the hard work all of the Astros have put in throughout the years. HOUSTON, TEXAS (KTRK) -- It's always a family affair when the Astros win.From kids to wives, we can't get enough of seeing the players celebrate on the field with their loved ones.Catcher Robinson Chirino's son had a high-five for everyone after the big win. His jean jacket was bedazzled with orange and blue with their last name across the back.Jose Altuve once again had his daughter Melanie join him for the celebration on the field. He then carried her to greet Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio.Pitcher Brad Peacock posed for pictures with his infant son in his arms.Catcher Martin Maldonado carried his daughter on the field. She wore a sweater in support of her favorite player, her dad.George Springer was all smiles with Michael Brantley's kids before he found his parents and his wife Charlise.Justin Verlander's wife Kate Upton was all hugs after the big win.

EMBED >More News Videos See how Houston is celebrating after Astros advance to World SeriesThis place is rocking! Very tough to see him gobble off the field #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Reddick that was marvelous David Nuo (@DavidNunoABC13) October 20, 2019Wow. It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Jose Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. Gurriel singled on a liner to right field to send Marisnick to third.

EMBED >More News Videos See how Houston is celebrating after Astros advance to World SeriesThis place is rocking! Very tough to see him gobble off the field #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Reddick that was marvelous David Nuo (@DavidNunoABC13) October 20, 2019Wow. It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Jose Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. Gurriel singled on a liner to right field to send Marisnick to third.

3-0 #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Ryan Pressly told us after game 4 he finally felt like himself again. Very tough to see him gobble off the field #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Reddick that was marvelous David Nuo (@DavidNunoABC13) October 20, 2019Wow. It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. "We got to go back home and finish the job," Carlos Correa said.The Astros are turning to their bullpen for Game 6.

3-0 #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Ryan Pressly told us after game 4 he finally felt like himself again. It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. He had hit a home run off Urquidy in the fourth that cut the Astros' lead to two. "We got to go back home and finish the job," Carlos Correa said.The Astros are turning to their bullpen for Game 6.

It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. Fans inside Minute Maid Park held their breath.Gardner then got a single to left field and the tying run was on base. "We got to go back home and finish the job," Carlos Correa said.The Astros are turning to their bullpen for Game 6. According to Amal Shah, the Astros are a disappointing 4-39 with runners in scoring position through five ALCS games.

But with the ALCS headed back to Houston, the 'Stros are confident in their chances to close it out in front of their home crowd.RELATED:"It's going to be so much fun playing at Minute Maid," Alex Bregman said. "We got to go back home and finish the job," Carlos Correa said.The Astros are turning to their bullpen for Game 6. Brad Peacock will start the day on the mound, and we'll have to wait and see who replaces him from there. Should there be a Game 7, it seems that ace Gerrit Cole would take the mound.It would be a welcome sign for the Astros if they could succeed with runners in scoring position. According to Amal Shah, the Astros are a disappointing 4-39 with runners in scoring position through five ALCS games.

Getty ImagesHOUSTON - Justin Verlander looked every bit the October ace, Jose Altuve polished his postseason resume and the Houston Astros kept rolling, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Friday to open their AL Division Series. Tampa Bay got its only hit off Verlander when Brandon Lowe singled to start the fifth. He struck out George Springer, but Altuve then tagged him for a two-run homer, lining a fastball into the left field seats. The Astros added two more runs in the seventh after Bregman walked and stole second base. Tampa Bay hit four home runs in its wild-card win Wednesday at Oakland, but did nothing until Verlander left.

Brad Peacock pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2019, in New York City. HOUSTON - The Houston Astros placed long relief man Brad Peacock on the injured list Wednesday, weakening an already, let's say interesting, bullpen. The Astros are down the team's best setup man, Ryan Pressly, who is out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery. JOSH JAMES BECOMES IMPORTANTAstros reliever Josh James has far less experience than Brad Peacock, but similar ability to pitch multiple innings due to his years as a starter in the minors. BULLPEN NOW vs. FUTUREThe Astros bullpen currently looks like this: Osuna, Harris, Smith, Rondon, Devenski, McHugh, Biagini, SneedKeeping with having 8 relievers, with a fully healthy postseason bullpen could look something like:Osuna, Pressly, Harris, Smith, Rondon, Devenski, McHugh and Peacock.

Pressly pitched in 5 games for the Astros in the playoffs last season, giving up one run in 5 innings. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Joe Smith #38 of the Houston Astros poses for a portrait at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 21, 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Rondon pitched just 1 inning with the Astros in 2018, not giving up a run in a loss. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 13: Collin McHugh #31 of the Houston Astros throws out a Chicago White Sox runner at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 13, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. THE OTHERS: JOSH JAMES, JOE BIAGINI, CY SNEEDThe rest of the Astros bullpen consists of all long relief/converted starter types.

Getty ImagesBALTIMORE - Rookie Yordan Alvarez hit three of Houston's six home runs and drove in a career-high seven runs to help the Astros to the highest-scoring game in franchise history with a 23-2 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night. The win was the eighth straight for the Astros, who became the latest team to feast on the reeling Orioles. Alex Bregman, who went 3 for 3, and Alvarez set the tone with back-to-back homers in the first inning. Alvarez added the grand slam in the seventh and a two-run shot in the ninth. The Astros took an early 3-0 lead off Orioles starter Aaron Brooks (2-6) on a two-run homer by Bergman followed by Alvarez's solo shot.

Brad Peacock will remain out for a while, but a pair of rookies picked up the slack over the weekend. After retuning from the All-Star break, the Astros struggled to find the right combination of pitching to make up for shortcomings thanks to injuries. First, Jose Urquidy, 24, pitched 7 innings allowing only 1 run on 2 hits and striking out 9. The two pitchers went 12 innings combining for 4 hits, 2 runs and 15 strikeouts. Also, it gave the Astros some breathing room heading into this week's showdown against the second-placed A's.

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on July 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)HOUSTON - Justin Verlander struck out 12 in six solid innings, four Houston players hit solo home runs and the Astros held on to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Friday night. It was the first time the Astros had hit three straight homers since June, 20, 2018, against Tampa Bay. In three appearances earlier this season, including two starts, Palumbo allowed 11 runs in nine innings. Jurado has allowed 11 runs over two innings in two July starts.

Josh Bell hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 27, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Jacob Stallings added an RBI single for Pittsburgh in the eighth and Newman made it 10-0 with a run-scoring double. TRAINER'S ROOMAstros: LF Yordan Alvarez left the game after the third inning because of discomfort in his left knee. Astros: LHP Wade Miley (6-4, 3.51) is scheduled to start for Houston to start a series against Seattle on Friday night. Miley allowed four runs in five innings in a loss to the Yankees in his previous start.

Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park (Bob Levey/Getty Images). Jung Ho Kang added a two-run homer for Pittsburgh. Kevin Newman had four hits, capped by a two-run homer, to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 16 games - longest in the majors. Bell gave Pittsburgh the early lead with his two-out, two-strike home run to the second deck in right field. The Pirates padded the lead in the second when Elias Daz doubled with no outs and scored on a double by Dickerson.