Topic: Jose Abreu

Adolis Garcia homered twice and drove in five runs to lead the Texas Rangers to an 11-4 win over the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, clinching the first ticket to the World Series.

Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer will take the mound against Cristian Javier after the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros to force a Game 7 in the American League Championship Series.

Manager Bruce Bochy voiced confidence in his players, despite giving up a 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series to the Houston Astros, saying he always likes his chances with the Texas Rangers.

Jordan Montgomery allowed five hits and no runs over 6 1/3 innings to lead the Texas Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros clinched respective berths in the NLCS and ALCS by dispatching of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins on Day 9 of the MLB playoffs.

Nathan Eovaldi held the Baltimore Orioles to one run over seven innings and Adolis Garcia drove in three, leading the Texas Rangers to a blowout victory and punching a ticket to the American League Championship Series.

Jose Altuve reached nearly a quarter-mile's worth of home run distance through his first three at-bats, continuing a hot streak and leading the Houston Astros to blow out the Texas Rangers.

Kyle Tucker hit an absolute laser, crushing his wooden bat into a 100-mph fastball for a 107-mph, go-ahead grand slam to right center to lead the Houston Astros to a comeback win over the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore.

Manager Dave Martinez was so angry about a non-call during a loss to the Houston Astros that he printed a photo of the play as part of a postgame outburst, saying the Washington Nationals lost because of the decision.

Manager Dusty Baker and Houston Astros players will try to become the first MLB team in 23 years to repeat as champions in 2023. They say chemistry and an ability to replace star players are key attributes for success.