Braves vs Astros: A World Series 6 decades in the making
When Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves meet Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros, it will be a World Series that's been six decades in the makingOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRAMBER VALDEZ #59 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
15-7 W-L •
1.11 WHIP •
2.91 ERA
15-7 W-L
1.11 WHIP
2.91 ERA
García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series
Rookie Luis García showed the poise of an October ace, MVP Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Bo...OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Yordan Álvarez to Dusty Baker, here are the Houston Astros you can cheer
Yes, the 2017 Astros cheated, but most of the current roster wasn't on that team. Jake Mintz highlights the Astros to root for.OCTOBER 22, 2021
Houston looks to clinch pennant with victory over Boston
Houston will look to clinch a series win with a victory over Boston in Game 6 of the ALCSOCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
García to start Game 6 of ALCS for Astros against Red Sox
Rookie Luis García will start for the Houston Astros against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the lineOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruises through eight innings Valdez picked up the win with an excellent outing in Game 5 of the ALCS against Boston on Wednesday, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five across e...
Impact A recurring theme throughout the postseason has been starters failing to pitch deep into games, sometimes by design but often due to poor performance. Valdez contributed to that in his previous outings, lasting a combined seven innings in his first two playoff starts, but he did everything the Astros could have wanted this time around. The only blemish on his record was a solo shot by Rafael Devers in the seventh inning, but all that did was shrink the Astros' lead from seven to six. Valdez won't be lined up to start again this series, but it's possible he's available out of the bullpen for Game 7 on Saturday if the series goes the distance.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez's Sinkers Push Boston to the Brink The Astros lefty turned back time at Fenway Park on Wednesday to shove the Red Sox into a daunting 3–2 series deficit.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • SI.COM
On Framber Valdez's shoulders, the Astros are on the brink of a pennant This was Framber Valdez at his best, the $10,000 gamble the Astros took on the then-21-year-old materializing on baseball's biggest stage.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros find a hero in Framber Valdez as Red Sox lose control of unpredictable ALCS
Framber Valdez's brilliant Game 5 outing has turned a wildly unpredictable ALCS in Houston's favor, Jordan Shusterman writes.OCTOBER 21, 2021
Framber Valdez goes 8 innings as Astros beat Red Sox, take ALCS lead Houston can clinch a second trip to the World Series in three years with a victory at home on Friday night.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Framber Valdez delivers an old-school gem, puts Astros on cusp of AL pennant In an era of short playoff starts, Dusty Baker rides left-hander Framber Valdez for eight strong innings in a 9-1 win in Game 5 and a 3-2 le...
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Houston Astros are 1 win from the World Series after Framber Valdez pitches them to a 9-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS Framber Valdez took a two-hit shutout into the seventh and became the first pitcher this postseason to complete eight innings, leading the H...
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Eovaldi looks to save Red Sox season after bats go quiet
Following two weak performances at the plate, the Boston Red Sox now turn to Nathan Eovaldi to try to save their season on just two days’ restOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox vs. Astros score: Live ALCS updates, highlights as Framber Valdez, Yordan Alvarez power Houston to Game 5 win The Houston Astros defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-1 on Wednesday night to take 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series. Framber V...
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros' Valdez goes 8, beats Red Sox 9-1 for 3-2 ALCS lead
Framber Valdez gave the Houston Astros the start they were looking forOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
In a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL C...OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros awaken for 7 in 9th, beat Boston 9-2 to tie ALCS 2-2
Jose Altuve hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and the Houston offense awakened with seven runs in the ninth on Tuesday night as the Astros came back to beat the Boston Red...OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
In a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL C...OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest
The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager Dave Roberts scratched the veteran right-hander to get...OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest
The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager Dave Roberts scratched the veteran right-hander to get...OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston's McCullers looking for ways to help despite injury
Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers is looking for ways to help the team off the field while sidelined with an arm injury during the AL Championship Series against the Boston Red So...OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Settles for no-decision Valdez allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out two in 2.2 innings in Friday's win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS. He didn't factor in...
Impact Valdez began Friday's contest by tossing two scoreless frames, but he was removed from the game after Boston put together a rally in the top of the third inning. The southpaw has now posted a 7.71 ERA and 2.43 WHIP in seven innings across his first two starts in the postseason. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road in Game 5.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLB playoffs top plays: Houston Astros defeat Boston Red Sox in ALCS Game 1
The Houston Astros emerged victorious against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS. Check out the highlights!OCTOBER 16, 2021
Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener
Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Game 1 of the AL Championship SeriesOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox vs. Astros live updates: ALCS Game 1 news, start time, channel as Chris Sale, Framber Valdez take the mound The Houston Astros host the Boston Red Sox on Friday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. The game starts at 8:07 p.m. ET/7...
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
