MLB

Gerrit Cole pitched another playoff masterpiece and the Houston Astros jumped to a quick lead, turning back the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 Thursday night in Game 5 to set up a titanic showdown with the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series.

HOUSTON (AP) - Houston's pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins. Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP the mighty swing they craved. The Astros survived a wild ninth inning to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Saturday night for a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series

HOUSTON (AP) - Justin Verlander looked every bit the October ace, Jose Altuve polished his postseason resume, and the Houston Astros kept rolling, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Friday to open their AL Division Series.

In an era when openers are in vogue and they're facing the team who started the trend, everything's coming up aces for the Houston Astros this postseason.

The Houston Astros share a division with the American League's most intentionally walked player in Angels star Mike Trout.

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick and his wife Georgette have welcomed two bundles of joy.

Fans can cheer on the Houston Astros during their postseason run at a playoff rally at City Hall.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture, took a trip to the DraftKings sportsbook at Scarlet Pearl casino in Biloxi, Mississippi to show his love for Houston in a big way.

Watch Parties and Street Festivals will be held at Minute Maid Park during Houston Astros postseason games.