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Stephen Strasburg outdueled fellow ace Justin Verlander, overcoming a shaky start to give the Washington Nationals a 12-3 victory Wednesday night and a commanding 2-0 lead in the World Series. CBC | Sports News
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Altuve blasts Astros into World Series with walk-off homer on Chapman
Jose Altuve homered off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 6-4 Saturday night to advance to the World Series for the second time in three years. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Astros even series thanks to Carlos Correa’s walk-off homer in extras
Carlos Correa hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a battle of the bullpens, beating the New York Yankees 3-2 Sunday night to tie the AL Championship Series at one game apiece. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Houston stands strong as Astros capture 1st World Series title
George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Yu Darvish knocked out early as Astros take 2-1 Series lead
The Houston Astros broke out their bats in a four-run second inning, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 Friday night for a 2-1 World Series lead. Yuli Gurriel homered to begin the four-run burst off loser Yu Darvish that also included run-scoring singles by Marwin Gonzalez and Brian McCann plus Alex Bregman’s sacrifice fly. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Astros refuse to die, even World Series with insane see-saw affair against Dodgers
George Springer hit a two-run drive in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a thrilling home run derby at Dodger Stadium, beating Los Angeles 7-6 Wednesday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Clayton Kershaw erases demons as Dodgers take down Astros in Game 1 of World Series
Clayton Kershaw struck out 11, the most by a pitcher in a World Series opener since 1968, Chris Taylor and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night. CBC | Sports News
Read More »World Series: Fresh faces feature prominently for Astros, Dodgers
A new generation of ballplayers is featured in the World Series starting Tuesday night. Houston’s dynamic infield duo of Correa and the diminutive Jose Altuve sparks the top offence in the major leagues. The tantalizing trio of Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager and Chris Taylor has the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Series for the first time since 1988. CBC | ...
Read More »World Series: Astros, Dodgers promise tantalizing clash
This is one hot World Series — the Houston Astros, fresh off a Game 7 victory over the Yankees, taking on the narrowly favoured Los Angeles Dodgers, well rested after a post-season romp. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Astros waltz into World Series with decisive Game 7 victory
The Houston Astros are heading to the World Series after beating the New York Yankees 4-0 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. CBC | Sports News
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