Highlights from the 2019 Major League Baseball playoffs
American League Championship Series MVP Jose Altuve (27) is greeted at home plate after a two-run, walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 19, 2019. The Astros move on to the 2019 World Series against the Washington Nationals after beating the Yankees 6-4 with a walk-off home run by Jose Altuve. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
ALCS MVP Jose Altuve (27) hits a two-run walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on Sunday, October 19, 2019. The Astros move on to the 2019 World Series against the Washington Nationals beating the Yankees with a walk off home run by Jose Altuve 6-4 in six games. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
The Houston Astros celebrate as Jose Altuve hits a two-run, walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 19, 2019. The Astros move on to the World Series against the Washington Nationals beating the Yankees 6-4 in six games. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros Jose Altuve hits a two-run walk off home run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 19, 2019. The Astros move on to the World Series against the Washington Nationals beating the Yankees 6-4 in six games.Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
New York Yankees first baseman D.J. LeMahieu (R) celebrates his two-run home run against the Houston Astros with Aaron Judge (99) in the ninth inning in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 19, 2019. The Astros move on to the World Series against the Washington Nationals. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa celebrates completing a double play to end the New York Yankees' eighth inning in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 19, 2019. The Astros move on to the World Series against the Washington Nationals. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros Yuli Gurriel (10) hits a 3-run home run against the New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez in the first inning in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 19, 2019. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates hitting a 3-run home run against the New York Yankees with Martin Maldanado (12) in the first inning in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 19, 2019. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander keeps an eye on first base in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Oct. 18, 2019. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Yankees Aaron Hicks (R) celebrates with Aaron Judge (C) and Gary Sanchez after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning in Game 5 on Oct. 18, 2019. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela throws out Houston Astro Yuli Gurriel in the eighth inning in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Oct. 18, 2019. The Yankees beat the Astros
4-1. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Houston Astros George Springer scores on a wild pitch by New York Yankee pitcher James Paxton in the first inning in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series Oct. 18, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
New York Yankees Aaron Hicks hits a three-run home run in the first inning in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna celebrates as catcher Robinson Chirinos approaches after beating the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Houston Astros Jose Altuve (L), George Springer and Carlos Correa celebrate after beating the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Houston Astros batter Carlos Correa watches the ball with New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez after he hit a three-run home run off Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Houston Astros Alex Bregman hits a double in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Houston Astros Carlos Correa hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2019. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Houston Astros Carlos Correa is congratulated by Yordan Alvarez after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2019. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Yankees Aaron Judge strikes out in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series in the 2019 MLB Playoffs against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2019. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa tries for a single hit by New York Yankees Aaron Hicks in the first inning of Game 4 in the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
The Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, Anthony Rendon and Trea Turner (7) celebrate with teammates after beating the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15, 2019. The Nationals beat the Cardinals 7-4 ,sweeping them into the World Series. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner (L) applauds Howie Kendrick with his MVP trophy after beating the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15, 2019. The Nationals topped the Cardinals 7-4, sweeping them into the World Series. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals Juan Soto (C) kisses the Warren C. Giles National League Champion trophy after beating the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15, 2019. The Nationals beat the Cardinals 7-4, sweeping them into the World Series. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals second baseman Howie Kendrick throws out St. Louis Cardinals Tommy Edman in the fifth inning in the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C,. on Oct. 15, 2019. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles (16) hits a solo home run as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watches during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 14, 2019. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Houston Astros Carlos Correa and Josh Reddick celebrate beating the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 15, 2019. The Astros topped the Yankees 4-1 and lead the best of seven series 2-1. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Yankees Edwin Encarnacion hits a two-out double in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 15, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI.
Houston Astros Gerrit Cole pitches against the New York Yankees in the first inning of Game 3 of their American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Oct. 15, 2019. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI .
St. Louis Cardinals Jose Martinez scores past Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg on an error by left fielder Juan Soto during the seventh inning of Game 3 in the NLCS at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C, on Oct. 14, 2019. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong can't field the grounder by Washington Nationals' Victor Robles for a single during the third inning of game 3 in the NLCS at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, on Monday, October 14, 2019. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Houston Astros Carlos Correa celebrates hitting a walk-off solo home run to beat the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 13. The Astros won 3-2 in the 11th inning to even the series 1-1 in the best of seven duel. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos tags out New York Yankees D.J. LeMahieu at home plate to end the sixth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 13, 2019. The Yankees lead the Astros 1-0 in the best of seven series. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos (R) tags out New York Yankees D.J. LeMahieu at home plate to end the sixth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Yankees lead the Astros 1-0 lead in the best of seven ALCS. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (18) and Cameron Maybin leap to celebrate beating the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 12, 2019. The Yankees won 7-0 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros Alex Bregman (L) slides, but New York Yankees DJ LeMahieu takes a throw from right fielder Aaron Judge for a double play in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 12, 2019. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Washington Nationals Juan Soto (22) leaps to slap hands with Brian Dozier after beating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Oct. 12, 2019. The Nationals stunned the host Cardinals, winning 3-1 to lead the series 2-0. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Kolten Wong (R) steals second base against Washington Nationals second baseman Howie Kendricks in the first inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Oct. 12, 2019. The Nationals lead the Cardinals 1-0 in the series.Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (R) completes s double play by getting Washington Nationals Anthony Rendon out in the second inning in the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15, 2019. The Nationals lead the series 3-0 over the Cardinals.Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals Anthony Rendon (L), Juan Soto (22) and Victor Robles celebrate beating the St. Louis Cardinalsin the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15, 2019. The Nationals beat the Cardinals 7-4, sweeping them into the World Series. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
New York Yankees reliever CC Sabathia pitches to just one Houston Astros batter in the 10th inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 13, 2019. The Yankees lead the Astros 1-0 lead in the best of seven ALCS. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (16) dives for a hit off the bat of Washington Nationals Juan Soto in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Oct.r 11, 2019. Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez threw 7 2/3 hitless innings as the Nationals shut out the Cardinals 2-0. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (R) celebrates after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 10, 2019. The Astros will face the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros George Springer dives to third base on teammate Michael Brantley's single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 10, 2019. The series winner will take on New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Houston Astros Michael Brantley watches solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'artaud in the eighth inning during the ALDS Game Five at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on October 10, 2019. The series winner will take on New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
