World Series 2021: Astros ice Braves, send Series back to Houston with Game 5 triumph
The Braves' gambles didn't pay off, the Astros' did, and now the World Series is headed back to Houston, Pedro Moura writes.NOVEMBER 1, 2021
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Unlikely stars Marwin Gonzalez, Martín Maldonado keep Houston alive in 9-5 Game 5 victory Gonzalez bolstered his place in Astros lore with his two-run, pinch-hit single in a 9-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Correa, Astros rally past Braves 9-5, cut WS deficit to 3-2
Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros broke out the bats just in time to extend this World SeriesNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with Astros, Gonzalez makes loud impact with soft hit
Marwin Gonzalez broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run single that landed just 235 feet away in left field, leading the Houston Astros' come back from a four-run deficit in a 9-5...NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series 2021: Houston Astros defeat Atlanta Braves to stay alive in Game 5
The Atlanta Braves are headed back to Houston after dropping Game 5 to the Astros at home. Here are the top plays!NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Astros a big zero in key spots, one loss from WS elimination
Time and time again, the Houston Astros put runners on baseOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games...OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Braves take 2-1 Series lead with Game 3 win
Rookie Ian Anderson and the Atlanta bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning and the Braves blanked the Houston Astros 2-0 to take a two games to one lead in the World Seri...OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game 3 a throwback with batters facing pitchers for 1st time
Game 3 of the World Series will be a bit of a throwback to the days before interleague play and players frequently changing teamsOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Braves take 1-0 Series advantage over Astros
Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Tuesday night’s opener despite the loss of pitcher...OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins roster for World Series Gonzalez was included on the Astros' World Series roster, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gonzalez wasn't on the roster for the first two rounds of the playoffs, but he's needed for the World Series with Jake Meyers out with a shoulder injury. The veteran utility man has had some notable playoff moments in the past for the Astros but is a lifetime .230/.304/.372 hitter in 35 postseason contests and hit just .199/.75/.304 in the regular season this year.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not on ALDS roster Gonzalez isn't on the Astros' ALDS roster, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Gonzalez spent the final month of the season on the major-league roster, but he won't serve as depth to begin the ALDS. However, he'll be on the taxi squad and will be available as an emergency fill-in if needed.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grand fill-in for Altuve Gonzalez started at second base for a resting Jose Altuve and went 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI and a second run scored in Monday's 10-0 win over the Angels.
Impact Gonzalez capped off the win with a ninth-inning grand slam. Three of his four hits since joining Houston's big-league roster two weeks ago have left the yard. Gonzalez is 4-for-21 over seven games.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in Wednesday win Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory over the Rangers.
Impact Gonzalez went deep to right field in the second inning to extend Houston's lead to 3-0. It was Gonzalez's second homer in four games since joining the Astros, although those are his only two hits in 10 at-bats during that stretch. He's hitting just .202 with a .587 OPS in 282 plate appearances between Boston and Houston this season.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
First homer in second Houston stint Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Seattle.
Impact In his first start since rejoining the Astros after his release from the Red Sox in August, Gonzalez delivered a go-ahead two-run home run in the second inning. The utility man had all of two homers in 77 contests with Boston. He's now slashing .202/.280/.296 with 22 RBI, 26 runs scored and three stolen bases across 276 plate appearances. Expect the 32-year-old to fill in around the diamond as necessary, but he's unlikely to capture a full-time role at any position.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Meyers has homer, 4 RBIs as Astros rout Mariners 11-2
Rookie Jake Meyers homered and drove in four runs as the Houston Astros jumped on Yusei Kikuchi early and sailed to an 11-2 win over the Seattle MarinersSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Called up from minors The Astros selected Gonzalez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gonzalez went 2-for-7 with a double in his two games with Sugar Land, and now he joins the Astros as depth across the infield and outfield. The veteran was hapless offensively for the Red Sox this season, hitting .202/.281/.285 in 271 plate appearances, so he doesn't figure to get frequent starting opportunities with Houston.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marwin, Astros reunite: 'We are like brothers' SAN DIEGO -- Three years after departing from the Astros as a free agent, Marwin Gonzalez has reunited with his former team. Gonzalez rejoin...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Playing in games Gonzalez began playing in games with the Gulf Coast Astros on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Gonzalez reported to the Astros' spring training facility after inking a minor-league deal last Friday. The veteran utility man is playing in his first game with the rookie-level Gulf Coast Astros on Tuesday, and it seems likely that he'll move up to Triple-A Sugar Land after he gets a few contests under his belt. Gonzalez could be a candidate to receive a major-league call-up at some point in September, but he'll need to show the Astros that he's capable of improving on the .202/285/.566 slash line that he posted across 271 plate appearances with Boston earlier this season.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: COVID-19 sidelines more players, Webb on a roll
Red Sox infielder Kiké Hernández tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and will be sidelined indefinitelyAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: COVID-19 sidelines more players, Webb on a roll
Red Sox infielder Kiké Hernández tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and will be sidelined indefinitelyAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marwin Gonzalez signs minor deal in bid to rejoin Astros
Veteran utility player Marwin Gonzalez has signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros in a bid to rejoin his original MLB teamAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros bring back Marwin Gonzalez: Making sense of the move and where he fits on their roster The 32-year-old Gonzalez struggled mightily with the Red Sox before he was designated for assignment and then released earlier this month.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Marwin Gonzalez Joins Astros Days After Red Sox Released Him Veteran MLB infielder Marwin González returns to the Houston Astros on a minor-league contact days after the Boston Red Sox released him.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • NESN.COM
