“From Day 1 of the playoffs, the World Series has had to go through Houston and we’ve still got home field,” a jubilant manager A.J. We’re going to rock this place in the World Series again.”Altuve’s game winner came off Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, a stunning answer to the LeMahieu blow off Astros counterpart Roberto Osuna. Win and everyone gets three days rest before the World Series. In many ways the Yankees beat themselves throughout the series with tentative defensive plays and leaving runners in scoring position. A game that was still tight, helped maintain the momentum for an Astros team that is now 5-1 at home this post-season and will carry that advantage into the World Series.

Source: National Post October 20, 2019 05:37 UTC