The Houston Astros are in their sixth consecutive ALCS, and they're breezing toward their fourth World Series in six years. Up 3-0 in the series and undefeated in this postseason, they're one win away from eliminating the New York Yankees for the third time in this run.
A stagnant Yankees offense hit the low point of its dismal series in Game 3. Manager Aaron Boone has shuffled his lineup twice — moving Harrison Bader, then Anthony Rizzo to the leadoff spot — with no luck against Houston's deep, domineering pitching staff.