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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros to sweep their AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

White Sox strike first in AL wild card, beating Astros 6-3 in Game 1

Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

A pair of unlikely playoff teams collide as the Astros face the White Sox in AL Wild Card Series

The Houston Astros are the first team to reach the postseason without a winning record

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Drawing Game 1 start Blubaugh will start for the Astros on Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the White Sox, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Blubaugh is capable of covering multiple innings, but it will be a bullpen game for the Astros. The right-hander made 64 appearances for Houston this season in a relief role, collecting a 3.66 ERA and 94:42 K:BB over 96 frames. Hunter Brown will likely get the ball on normal rest for the Astros in Game 2 on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bolte and Stefanic each hit 2 RBIs in sixth to lift Athletics past Astros 6-5

Henry Bolte and Michael Stefanic both drove in two runs in the sixth inning, and Jacob Lopez tossed four strikeouts in the Athletics’ 6-5 win over the Houston Astros on Friday, ass...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 to pull even with Texas atop the AL West

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Acuña grand slam leads Braves to 6-3 win, dropping Astros from AL West lead

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat Houston 6-3 to drop the Astros out of the AL West lead

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Astros on wrong side of celebration after 3 costly homers HOUSTON -- Champagne was consumed at Daikin Park on Friday night. But not in the home team’s clubhouse. Peter Lambert, AJ Blubaugh and Enyel...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Jeremy Peña hits 2 early homers, Yordan Alvarez hits 39th as Astros beat Royals 4-2

Jeremy Peña homered in his first two at-bats and Yordan Alvarez slugged his 39th home run to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Boosted by emergence of AJ Blubaugh, Astros seek series win vs. White Sox Deadspin | Boosted by emergence of AJ Blubaugh, Astros seek series win vs. White Sox

SEPTEMBER 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Another strong showing Blubaugh earned a hold in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Yankees, allowing one hit while striking out three over two scoreless innings.

Impact Blubaugh continues to impress in the backend of Houston's bullpen. The right-hander has held opponents scoreless in 11 of his last 13 appearances, posting a 0.93 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP across 19.1 innings in that span. Blubaugh's ERA is down to 3.17 through 82.1 innings this season with a 1.17 WHIP and 84:34 K:BB. He's totaled seven holds and one save.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics rally with a 3-run 8th inning to beat the Astros 4-3, snapping a 5-game skid

Donovan Walton homered and Tommy White had three hits as the Athletics used a big eighth inning to rally for a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros and snap a five-game skid

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Fernando Tatis Jr. and newcomer Austin Hays power Padres to 7-2 victory over Astros

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and pinch-hitter Austin Hays connected for a two-run shot in his first at-bat with San Diego as the Padres beat the AL West-leadi...

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Why AJ Blubaugh is Now One of Astros' Most Reliable Bullpen Pieces Houston Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh has been an important piece in the Astros success this season.

AUGUST 8 • SI.COM

Earns first career save Blubaugh recorded his first major-league save Sunday against the Rangers, striking out one over 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact With five relievers, including Josh Hader, having pitched the previous night, Blubaugh was called upon with two outs and two runners aboard in the eighth inning. He escaped the jam by striking out Jake Burger before retiring the Rangers in order on just nine pitches in the ninth to secure the first save of his MLB career. The right-hander has now recorded consecutive scoreless appearances for the first time since July 1, though he has continued to miss bats throughout that stretch, compiling a 21:3 K:BB across 16 innings.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez ties career high in hits, Peña homers and Astros use 4-run 7th inning to sweep Rangers 7-3

Yordan Alvarez tied a career high with four hits, Jeremy Peña hit a home run, and the Houston Astros used a four-run seventh inning to pull away from the Texas Rangers 7-3 and comp...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Astros take advantage of Angels meltdown to score 4 runs in 9th inning for 6-4 win

LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Astros place RHP Spencer Arrighetti on IL with nerve irritation, recall LHP Bryan King from Triple-A

The Houston Astros placed right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot and recalled left-hander Bryan King from Triple...

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Walker, Smith spark the Astros' 8-run 6th inning in an 9-5 win over the White Sox

Christian Walker hit a three-run double, Cam Smith added a two-run homer in Houston’s eight-run sixth inning and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago White So...

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti leaves start against White Sox in second inning with foot injury

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti left his start in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox with a foot injury

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Racking up Ks in bullpen Blubaugh struck out three and gave up one hit and one walk in a two-inning relief appearance in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles in 11 innings.

Impact With no saves and just four holds this season, Blubaugh hasn't handled a high-leverage role for Houston but has found success as a multi-inning reliever. He's been especially effective over his last 15 appearances, recorded multiple strikeouts in all but one of those outings while pitching to a 2.22 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 25.4 K-BB% across 28.1 innings during that stretch.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood's grand slam helps power the Nationals to a 12-11 win over the Astros

James Wood hit a grand slam in the fifth inning and the Washington Nationals overcame a five-run deficit and held off the Houston Astros 12-11 in the opener of a three-game series

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Astros swingman emerges as logical Guardians trade candidate (and he has NEO roots) Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh would be a great fit in Cleveland's pitching staff thanks to his swingman roots.

JULY 4 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Imai strikes out 10 as Astros beat Tigers 2-1 and extend winning streak to 3 games

Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Jeffers removed from Twins' opener vs. Astros with apparent injury MINNEAPOLIS – Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers was removed from Monday’s 6-3 win against the Astros due to an apparent injury. Leading off the bot...

MAY 19 • MLB.COM

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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

White Sox strike first in AL wild card, beating Astros 6-3 in Game 1

A pair of unlikely playoff teams collide as the Astros face the White Sox in AL Wild Card Series

Bolte and Stefanic each hit 2 RBIs in sixth to lift Athletics past Astros 6-5

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Acuña grand slam leads Braves to 6-3 win, dropping Astros from AL West lead

Jeremy Peña hits 2 early homers, Yordan Alvarez hits 39th as Astros beat Royals 4-2

Athletics rally with a 3-run 8th inning to beat the Astros 4-3, snapping a 5-game skid

Fernando Tatis Jr. and newcomer Austin Hays power Padres to 7-2 victory over Astros

Alvarez ties career high in hits, Peña homers and Astros use 4-run 7th inning to sweep Rangers 7-3

Astros take advantage of Angels meltdown to score 4 runs in 9th inning for 6-4 win

Astros place RHP Spencer Arrighetti on IL with nerve irritation, recall LHP Bryan King from Triple-A

Walker, Smith spark the Astros' 8-run 6th inning in an 9-5 win over the White Sox

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti leaves start against White Sox in second inning with foot injury

James Wood's grand slam helps power the Nationals to a 12-11 win over the Astros

Imai strikes out 10 as Astros beat Tigers 2-1 and extend winning streak to 3 games