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HOUSTON ASTROS

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 28, 2022
Astros ace Justin Verlander has chance to add to legacy in World Series
If there is a blemish on the stellar resume of Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, it is this: in seven career World Series starts with two franchises, Verlander is 0-6 with a 5.68 ERA.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 27, 2022
World Series storylines: Phillies' mentality versus Astros' experience
The Astros' sordid sign-stealing history means they won't be America's favorites, but Las Vegas has no problem making them the odds-on preference to 'win' their second title since 2017.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 24, 2022
Astros rally to sweep Yankees and set up Phillies game in World Series
Houston will open the World Series Friday night at home against Philadelphia, which beat San Diego earlier Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 23, 2022
Astros and Phillies win big to reach brink of World Series
Rhys Hoskins smashed two home runs as Philadelphia outslugged visiting San Diego, while Houston pitchers allowed the Yankees only one hit over eight innings in a shutout.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 21, 2022
Framber Valdez tosses gem to give Astros 2-0 ALCS edge over Yankees
Valdez allowed two unearned runs on four hits and no walks while recording nine strikeouts.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 20, 2022
Padres rally to get even against Phillies in NLCS
The San Diego Padres erupted for five runs in the fifth inning to erase a two-run deficit on the way to an 8-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that evened the National League Championship Series at 1-1 on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2022
Jeremy Pena's home run lifts Astros to 18-inning win and sweep of Mariners
The Astros swept the best-of-five series 3-0, advancing to the ALCS for the sixth straight year and spoiling Seattle's first postseason appearance since 2001.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 14, 2022
MLB's playoff series set to swap cities in drama packed weekend
It will be the Phillies' first home playoff game since 2011 when they ultimately fell in five games in the NLDS to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 14, 2022
Yordan Alvarez strikes again as Astros take 2-0 ALDS lead over Mariners
After breaking Seattle hearts with a walk-off three-run home run in Game 1, Alvarez once again electrified Houston's home crowd.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 12, 2022
Astros, Yankees, Phillies and Dodgers win MLB series openers
The dramatic game-winning blast came after the visiting Mariners had seized a four-run lead through seven innings and the Astros were down to their last strike in the ninth.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 11, 2022
Shohei Ohtani earns 12th win in blister-shortened outing
The Halos star survived a first-inning scrape in which he allowed a run on two hits, a walk and a wild pitch, but settled down and set a personal record in the process.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 4, 2022
Shohei Ohtani throws eight strong innings as Angels walk off with win
Looking for his 12th win, Ohtani did not factor in the result after surrendering his only run on J.J. Matijevic's fifth-inning RBI single.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 14, 2022
Shohei Ohtani strikes out 12 and drives in two runs with triple to power Angels to win
Ohtani has been nearly unhittable as of late, going 6-0 with a 0.45 ERA (two earned runs in 39u2154 innings) over his past six starts.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 4, 2022
Angels tie MLB record for strikeouts in loss against Astros
Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-4 with an RBI as the Los Angeles Angels tied an MLB record by striking out 20 times in a nine-inning game, as they lost to the Houston Astros 4-2 on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 21, 2022
Shohei Ohtani flirts with perfection as he grabs first win of 2022
He threw 81 pitches, 55 for strikes, and rode a dominant slider to 12 strikeouts, tying his career high.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 5, 2022
Carlos Beltran: Astros’ World Series title ‘stained’ by scandal
The nine-time All Star was the only player named in a bombshell 2020 MLB report on the 2017 sign-stealing incident, forcing him to resign from his role as the Mets' new manager.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 1, 2021
Astros rally past Braves in Game 5 to stay alive in World Series
Facing elimination and trailing early after a first-inning grand slam from the Braves' Adam Duvall, the Astros' offense roared to life after a pair of lackluster games in Atlanta.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 25, 2021
On a polarizing team, Dusty Baker is a manager worth rooting for
'Can you think of anybody else in baseball who people would actively say, u2018You know, I wouldn't mind if the Astros won — because of Dusty'?'
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 19, 2021
Hirokazu Sawamura bounces back as Red Sox take command of ALCS
The right-handed reliever took the mound in the ninth and sealed the win with a 1-2-3 inning, moving past an unhappy outing in Friday's Game 1 loss in Houston.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2021
Hirokazu Sawamura flat in MLB playoff debut as Astros beat Red Sox
The Japanese right-hander made his major league postseason debut for the Boston Red Sox on Friday, struggling to get one out in a 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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