Houston Astros stay alive in ALCS, defeat Rays 4-3

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros hits a single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning in Game Four of the American League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 14, 2020 in San Diego, Ca …

The Houston Astros dodged elimination on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. 

Game 4, which was a must-win for the Astros to remain in the playoffs, saw the Astros win by a final score of 4-3.

The Astros scoring started when Jose Altuve knocked a one-run homer in the bottom of the first inning at Petco Park in San Diego. 

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Then in the third inning, Altuve doubled on a fly ball into right field scoring Martin Maldonado. 

In the bottom of the fifth inning, George Springer knocked a two-run homer to left field. 

The Rays now lead the series 3-1. 

Game 5 will take place on Thursday afternoon at 3:07 p.m. Central time. 

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