The Astros are human. Sure, their regular-season win total of 90 was their lowest full-season mark since 2016, but they looked just as invulnerable as ever to start the playoffs, making quick work of the Twins in the Division Series. Now, down 2-0 in the ALCS, they’re on the verge of missing the World Series for the first time since 2020, with another narrow Rangers’ victory their latest defeat.
ALCS Game 2
Texas Rangers 5, Houston Astros 4
(Texas leads series 2-0)
Framber Valdez, who tossed 25 innings of 1.