ALCS Game 7: Texas Rangers defeat Houston Astros, 11-4
HOUSTON - The Houston Astros are looking to close out, what has been a Lone Star State showdown, against the Texas Rangers tonight at Minute Maid Park.
The entire American League Championship Series has been one for the ages.
Cristian Javier will take the mound tonight for the Astros against Texas Ranger pitcher Max Scherzer.
With Game 7 tonight, who you got? The winner will move on to the World Series.
Can't watch the game? We'll have live updates throughout the night in this story on FOX26Houston.com.
GO ASTROS!!!
TOP FIRST
In the top of the first inning, the Texas Rangers bats struck early scoring three runs, one by a home run. The score is Rangers 3, Astros 0.
BOTTOM FIRST
In the bottom of the first inning, the Houston Astros were able to get one run on the board against the Rangers. Score now 3-1 Rangers after one inning.
TOP SECOND
No scoring plays occurred during the top of the second inning. Score remains 3-1 Rangers.
BOTTOM SECOND
No scoring plays occurred during the bottom of the second inning. Score remains 3-1 Rangers.
TOP THIRD
Adolis Garcia, who is known by just about every Houston Astros fan, knocked a solo-home run over the right field fence. Score now, 4-1 Rangers.
BOTTOM THIRD
The Astros bats are coming alive in the bottom of the third inning as Alex Bregman hit a solo home run to left field. Score now, 4-2 Rangers.
TOP FOURTH
In the top of the fourth, the Texas Rangers struck back scoring four runs against the Astros. Score now, 8-2 Rangers.
BOTTOM FOURTH
There were no scoring plays by the Astros in the bottom of the fourth. Score remains 8-2 Rangers.
TOP FIFTH
There were no scoring plays by the Rangers in the top of the fifth. Score remains 8-2 Rangers.
BOTTOM FIFTH
There were no scoring plays by the Astros in the bottom of the fifth. Score remains 8-2 Rangers.
TOP SIXTH
The Texas Rangers scored two in the top of the sixth inning to extend their lead. Score now 10-2 Rangers.
BOTTOM SIXTH
There were no scoring plays by the Astros in the bottom of the sixth. Score 10-2 Rangers.
TOP SEVENTH
No scoring plays occurred during the top of the seventh inning. Score remains 10-2 Rangers.
BOTTOM SEVENTH
In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Astros got one run back against the Rangers. Score now 10-3 Rangers.
TOP EIGHTH
In the top of the eighth inning, the Texas Rangers scored another run extending their lead, 11-3 Rangers.
BOTTOM EIGHTH
There were no scoring plays by the Astros in the bottom of the eighth. Score 11-3 Rangers.
TOP NINTH
There were no scoring plays by the Rangers in the top of the ninth inning. Score remains 11-3 Rangers.
BOTTOM NINTH
The Houston Astros scored one in the bottom of the ninth. Score now 11-4 Rangers.
Final score, Texas Rangers win 11-4.