Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers ALCS Game 6: Astros lose, 9-2
HOUSTON - The Houston Astros fall short in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers.
Game 6 of the American League Championship Series ended with the Rangers defeating the Astros 9-2 at Minute Maid Park.
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The Astros were leading the best-of-seven series 3-2 after previously being down 0-2 against the Rangers at the beginning of the series. The Houston team had three straight wins while in Ranger territory at Globe Life Field in Arlington.
After the Rangers win on Sunday, the series is now tied 3-3 which means it all comes down to Game 7 on Monday in Houston.
Neither team has won at home for the ALCS.
Framber Valdez was the starting pitcher for the Astros in Game 6.
Here are the highlights and major plays throughout the game.
FIRST INNING
Jose Altuve was able to hit a single to right center field. While Micheal Brantley was up to bat, Altuve stole second base. Brantley walked to first.
Yordan Alvarez hit a single to center field allowing Jose Altuve to score.
SECOND INNING
In the first pitch of the inning, Framber Valdez throws to Rangers' Mitch Graver and Graver hits a homerun, allowing the score to tie 1-1.
THIRD INNING
Rangers allowed Yordan Alvarez to intentionally walk to first base instead of letting him try to hit.
José Abreu was up to bat and hit to shortstop, causing Alvarez to get out on second, the final out of the third inning.
FOURTH INNING
Valdez pitches to Jonah Heim who hits a double homerun to right field also allowing Mitch Graver, who was on first base, to score. The Rangers lead 3-1.
SIXTH INNING
Yordan Alvarez scores after Mauricio Dubón hits to right center field while he was on third base. The Astros are now trailing 3-2.
EIGHTH INNING
Mitch Garver hits a double to the left field allowing Evan Carter, who was on second base to score. Rangers now lead 4-2.
Jon Singleton was subbed in for Jeremy Peña to bat in the bottom of the 8th inning, while the bases were loaded.
NINTH INNING
Ryne Stanek replaces Rafael Montero as pitcher. Stanek hits Rangers' Corey Seager with a pitch allowing a walk and Josh Jung to score. Bases are loaded. Rangers are now leading 5-2.
Adolis Garcia hits a Grand Slam in the top of the 9th inning with 1 out for the Rangers. The score is now 9-2 for the Rangers.