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Astros News
- A 9th inning meltdown by the bullpen prevented a series sweep in yesterday’s finale, but gaining a step on the rest of the division softened the blow (Astros.com)
- What did not soften it is the reminder that the Astros have had a lot of trouble closing out sweeps this season (Twitter - Brian McTaggart)
- Jake Odorizzi’s anger at getting pulled early makes sense, but it’s not like the Astros don’t have a point about his numbers (The Athletic, $$$)
- There was some follow up over his comments as he noted that he talked things out with Click, Baker, and Strom after his postgame blow up (Houston Chronicle)
- The Astros Charity Game is this Friday and you can pick up tickets and see the swag here (Twitter - Houston Astros)
Around the League
- After streaking for 13 wins, the Yankees are now in freefall, losing 5 straight and now sitting behind the Red Sox and in the 2nd WC spot (MLB.com)
- Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are on an opposite trajectory after 7 straight wins, and now sit just 1.5 games back from NY and are eyeing the 2nd WC for themselves (MLB.com)
- The game is always changing and it looks like intentional balks might become part of the strategy (CBS Sports)
- In case you missed it, Albert Pujols’ return to St. Louis this season turned in a magical moment for him and the fans (ESPN)