Alex Bregman slugged a grand slam in the seventh inning to break Game 4 open for Houston, who evened the series with the Nationals after an 8-1 win.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Firestorm puts Astros closer Roberto Osuna back in the spotlight at World Series
Astros closer Roberto Osuna, pitching for the first time in the World Series since being part of team controversy, gets Game 3 save in Washington.
Astros are who they thought they were, ensure another World Series start for Gerrit Cole
The Astros are back in the World Series after winning Game 3 over the Nationals. The victory guarantees another start for Gerrit Cole.
As front offices try to find the perfect recipe, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo puts scouting before analytics
While analytics certainly play a role for the National League champions, GM Mike Rizzo puts scouting first.
Astros fire assistant GM Brandon Taubman, apologize for his tirade toward female reporters
The Astros fired assistant GM Brandon Taubman after discovering he lied to them about his expletive-filled tirade toward a group of female reporters.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on Astros controversy: ‘We have to be tremendously concerned’
MLB has launched an official investigation into the matter Wednesday, interviewing Taubman, Astros’ staffers and the three reporters who overheard the tirade.
Days away from Juan Soto’s 21st birthday, Nationals talk up a (legal) celebration with Game 1 hero
Washington’s 20-year-old outfielder was the hero in Game 1, delivering a home run and three RBI in a 5-4 win over the Astros.
With aces lined up, Astros and Nationals ready for an old-school World Series: ‘We need that in 2019’
We’re in for a treat in the World Series. The Houston and Washington rotations feature some of the best starting pitchers in the game
‘Everything that’s right about the Astros’: Great as ever, Jose Altuve wins AL pennant for Houston
The 2017 AL MVP came through with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to clinch the best-of-seven series and send Houston to the World Series.
Yankees stave off elimination, beat Justin Verlander, Astros in Game 5 of ALCS
The Yankees homered twice in the first inning off Justin Verlander as New York beat Houston in Game 5 of the ALCS.