After 106 regular season wins, back-to-back sweeps in the ALDS and ALCS, a fourth pennant in six seasons and a 4-1 win in Game 6 of the 2022 World Series, the Houston Astros can officially call themselves a dynasty. When Nick Castellanos’ fly ball down the right field line came to a rest in Kyle […] Houston, We’ve Got A Dynasty: The Houston Astros Win the 2022 World Series - … [Read more...] about Houston, We’ve Got A Dynasty: The Houston Astros Win the 2022 World Series
The Catch: Chas McCormick’s Play of the Century
Unpacking World Series lore, you will find the biggest and most iconic moments are given a catch phrase. Chas McCormick’s World Series Game 5 play, now dubbed “The Catch,” enters that illustrious company filled with the likes of Kirk Gibson’s fist pump in 1988, Carlton Fisk waving his home run fair in 1975, or the infamous […] The Catch: Chas McCormick’s Play of the Century - … [Read more...] about The Catch: Chas McCormick’s Play of the Century
Answering the Houston Astros Questions in Their Search for a Designated Hitter
For Game 6 of the World Series the Houston Astros need to solve the DH question. The designated hitter position for the Astros has gone virtually hitless in the playoffs, except when it was Yordan Alvarez. Alvarez has also seen his share of struggles. The roster of potential DH hitters is a short one due […] Answering the Houston Astros Questions in Their Search for a … [Read more...] about Answering the Houston Astros Questions in Their Search for a Designated Hitter
Houston Astros World Series: Closer Ryan Pressly Keeps Coming up Big
While not the hardest thrower or biggest name, Ryan Pressly might be one of the most dominant closers in the history of the Houston Astros. 10 years into his career, take a look at what he has accomplished as he helps lead the Astros to World Series victory. It’s hard to overstate what Ryan Pressly […] Houston Astros World Series: Closer Ryan Pressly Keeps Coming up Big - … [Read more...] about Houston Astros World Series: Closer Ryan Pressly Keeps Coming up Big
The Bank Robbery: Chas McCormick’s Heroics Leave Houston One Win From Immortality
“Fly ball, right-center field. McCormick on the move. He’s at the track, he’s at the wall. Makes the grab! Chas McCormick! Two gone in the ninth!” Philadelphia’s own Chas McCormick had saved the Houston Astros’ season, putting a dagger in the hearts of the Phillies faithful he grew up cheering alongside. Justin Verlander finally obtained […] The Bank Robbery: Chas McCormick’s … [Read more...] about The Bank Robbery: Chas McCormick’s Heroics Leave Houston One Win From Immortality