Tarik Skubal shuts down Astros as Tigers take Game 1

Oct 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) and Detroit Tigers pitcher Beau Brieske (4) celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in game one of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images HOUSTON — Tarik Skubal twirled six shutout innings…

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Back-to-back homers propel Astros over Guardians

Sep 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Victor Caratini and Zach Dezenzo clubbed back-to-back home runs in support of Ronel Blanco, who capped a breakout season with five scoreless innings…

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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker look to jolt Angels

Sep 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) rounds the bases after hitting a home run and celebrates with right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) against the Los Angeles Angels in the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Houston Astros left-handed sluggers Yordan Alvarez and Kyle…

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