El Bullpen: Altuve sets off party in Houston, seals Astros return to World Series
By Tab Bamford
Celebration time!
Are trophies champagne-proof? pic.twitter.com/QgyB1vKjg3
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 20, 2019
What is your favorite picture from the @astros’ on-field celebration? #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/psghXPxl0o
— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) October 20, 2019
.@TeamCJCorrea turns the tables on @JuliaMorales and trades her microphone for the @astros ALCS trophy! #TakeItBack #WePlayLoud pic.twitter.com/grCUVNjmHp
— AT&T SportsNet SW (@ATTSportsNetSW) October 20, 2019
This quote from Carlos Correa to @Buster_ESPN is something: "It’s a great series. We knew they had a great team. Like they call themselves, they’re savages. But in this jungle called the American League, we’re the apex predator."
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 20, 2019
Pro Post of the Day
Carlos Correa was happy to be home.
Fan Posts of the Day
The Houston Texans showed the Astros some love on their way to Indianapolis.
The Rockets were well represented in the house for the big win.
What are we reading?
For most fans, Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball are inseparably linked.
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) October 19, 2019
That being said...
The relationship between both sides hasn't always been easy. https://t.co/IsYapjFvDT
On pain and CC Sabathia, a pitcher until the end.https://t.co/bDZZlsDVjB pic.twitter.com/zlxkIkwmRd
— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) October 18, 2019
What a game!
When the Yankees tied the game on a two-run home run off Astros closer Roberto Osuna, the Washington Nationals were among those entertained by the incredible drama.
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— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 20, 2019
Aroldis Chapman got the first two Astros out to start the ninth inning before walking George Springer.
Aroldis Chapman has allowed one career postseason Home Run.
— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) October 20, 2019
Rajai Davis.
2016 World Series Game 7
Then José Altuve happened.
ALTUVE SENDS THE @ASTROS TO THE #WORLDSERIES! pic.twitter.com/NYx1yzRFDY
— MLB (@MLB) October 20, 2019
What a homer. What a game. pic.twitter.com/Az262NzVuQ
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 20, 2019
Jose Altuve just became the 21st player in @MLB history to clinch a pennant in a walk-off victory. Congratulations to the Houston @Astros on their second #WorldSeries berth in three years!
— SABR (@sabr) October 20, 2019
OTD
2002 – Twenty-year-old Venezuelan righthander Francisco Rodriguez became the youngest pitcher ever to win a World Series game. With just 15 days of major league experience, “K-Rod” threw 37 pitches retiring nine consecutive batters in three innings to pick up the victory as the Anaheim Angels outslug the Giants in Game 2, 11 – 10.
2000 – It was a big day for Carlos Delgado. He was named the second winner of the Hank Aaron Award in the American League. He then signed a record four-year $68 million contract with the Blue Jays. Delgado’s average salary of $17 million is the most in major league history.
1996 – Andruw Jones, 19, became the youngest player to hit a home run in the World Series. He hit two in Game 1 of the Series against the Yankees.
1990 – José Rijo won for the second time as the Reds swept the heavily-favored A’s in the World Series. Rijo was named the Series’ MVP.
1973 – Oakland’s Reggie Jackson had RBI doubles in the first and third innings to lead the A’s to a 3-1 victory over the Mets in Game 6 of the World Series.
1924 – Kansas City Monarchs manager José Mendez threw a three-hit, 5-0 shutout over Hilldale to win the tenth and final game of the first Negro League World Series.
Happy birthday!
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