Tag: Houston Astros

Houston Astros Dominate White Sox in Game 1 of ALDS

The Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park, handed the Chicago White Sox a 6–1 defeat in the opener of the ALDS on Oct. 7. The Astros were led by excellent pitching by Lance McCullers Jr., solid defense, and hot bats. Starting Astros ace Lance McCullers was solid through 6 2/3 innings. He conceded just four singles…


J.R. Richard, Power Pitcher for Astros in ’70s, Dies at 71

HOUSTON—J.R. Richard, a huge, flame-throwing right-hander who spent 10 years with the Houston Astros before his career was cut short by a stroke, has died. He was 71. The team announced his death on Thursday but did not provide any further details. “Today is a sad day for the Houston Astros as we mourn the…


Astros to Allow 100 Percent Capacity Starting May 25

The Houston Astros will permit 100 percent attendance for games at Minute Maid Park starting May 25. The capacity will remain at full capacity for the rest of the season, the team said Monday. The Astros will not require masks for fans who are fully vaccinated. The team said fans who aren’t fully vaccinated are…