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    ALCS Game 1

    Astros get great pitching, clip Yankees 2-1 to win series opener

    Chris Campise
    Oct 13, 2017 | 10:46 pm
    Dallas Keuchel in Game one of American League Championship Series 2017
    Dallas Keuchel was terrific in Game 1 against the Yankees.
    Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

    The Houston Astros received a historic start by Dallas Keuchel in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday night, shutting down Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees and getting a 1-0 advantage in the ALCS.

     

    Keuchel fashioned 10 strikeouts and gave up just four hits and was backed by clutch hitting by Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel along with another fantastic game by Jose Altuve as the Astros took Game 1 of the ALCS 2-1. He got late help from Ken Giles, who pitched 1-2/3rds innings and gave up the only run on a two-out homer in the ninth to Greg Bird. He recovered to close out the game.

     

    Of course it was Altuve who put the Astros in place to get the first run on the board and take the lead. First, in the top of the inning, he made a spectacular diving stop of a groundball and threw it to first in time for an out. Then, he took to the bases in the bottom half of the inning by getting the first hit of the night for the Astros, stealing second, then scoring on a RBI single from Correa to make it 1-0. Gurriel added another run with a RBI single of his own to make it 2-0 before Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was able to get out of the inning.

     

    In the top of the fifth, the Yankees were able to get runners on first and second with no outs after a single and rare error by Altuve. Keuchel got out of the jam, though, thanks in large part to Marwin Gonzalez getting Bird out at home plate on an amazing throw for the final out after a single by Judge. Tanaka was able to bounce back from the rough fourth for a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning.

     

    Keuchel stayed hot in the top of the sixth, getting two more strikeouts to bring his total to nine, and had some strong defense behind him to get the final out on a ground ball as Correa had to make a quick throw to first that was offline but saved by Gurriel getting the tag for the third out. Altuve got yet another hit in the bottom of the inning, then advanced to second on a wild pitch, but was left stranded leaving the Astros in the lead.

     

    Keuchel returned for the top of the seventh nearing the 100 pitch mark. He made easy work of it, getting through the half inning on just 12 pitches, including getting his 10th strikeout of the night, making him the third Astro to record 10 or more in a postseason game. The Yankees went to their bullpen in the bottom half, bringing in Chad Green who gave up one hit but no runs.

     

    With Keuchel's dominant night done, the Astros brought in Chris Devenski for the top of the eighth. Devenski got a quick pop out before walking Brett Gardner, prompting manager A.J. Hinch to go back to the bullpen, bringing in Giles for a five-out appearance. Despite a walk, Giles was able to keep the Yankees off the board and get the Astros within three outs of the Game 1 win, ending the top of the inning with a big strikeout of Didi Gregorius. Green returned to pitch the bottom of the eighth for the Yankees and despite Altuve getting yet another hit, was able to hold the Astros to their 2-0 lead.

     

    In the ninth, Giles started with 16 pitches already thrown but was able to get through the inning and save the game despite losing the shutout on a solo home run to Bird. Giles bounced back and got a strikeout to end the game and lock up the 2-1 win.

     

    The first three innings featured a pitching duel, as Keuchel and Tanaka took turns dealing. Tanaka did not allow a hit.

     

    The game started with a quiet first as both pitchers were able to get through their halves of the inning without trouble. Despite giving up a one-out walk to Judge, Keuchel was able to finish the inning with two strikeouts and a groundout. In the bottom of the inning, Tanaka issued a leadoff walk to George Springer but got out of the inning with a flyout and two groundouts. The Astros failed to score in the opening inning for the first time in the playoffs.

     

    In the second, both pitchers stayed sharp and the he game remained scoreless thanks to 1-2-3 efforts from both pitchers. Keuchel continued to look strong with two strikeouts, while Tanaka had a groundout and two flyouts.

     

    Gardner came up with the first hit of the night with a two-out single in the top of the third but was left stranded as Keuchel came back with a big strikeout of Judge. Tanaka kept the Astros off the bases with another perfect inning.

     

     Game 2: First pitch for Game 2 of the ALCS is scheduled for 3:08 pm CST Saturday from Minute Maid Park here in Houston. The Astros will send out Justin Verlander, who despite his weird relief appearance in Game 4 of the ALDS continues to be dominant for his new team. The Yankees will start Luis Severino who was pulled early in the wild card game but was very strong in the ALDS Game 4 win over the Indians. Severino finished the regular season third in the AL with a 2.98 ERA.

     

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     This story originally appeared on SportsMap.

     
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    16,000 amateur athletes coming to Houston for Junior Olympic Games

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    Jun 30, 2025 | 9:45 am
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    Taekwondo is just one of the events showcased at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games

    The finest young athletes in the nation will be heading to Houston for 12 days of intense competition as the city hosts the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games for the fourth time.

    “We’re very excited to once again welcome the country’s best competitors and their families to Houston for the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games,” Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) CEO Ryan Walsh said in a statement. “The AAU has a long history of producing some of the most renowned athletes in the country, and we look forward to seeing the next generation of talent compete in this year’s events. It’s an honor to bring the AAU Junior Olympic Games back to our city.”

    Competition will take place July 22 - August 2.

    Founded in 1888, the AAU is the largest nonprofit youth multi-sports organization in the United States, and its Junior Olympic Games is the largest multi-sport youth event, featuring 16,000 athletes in this year's games. Previously, it was the primary feeder program for the International Olympic Games, and to this day many Olympic luminaries are AAU alumni. These include Houston's own gymnast Simone Biles, Dallas track star Sha’Carri Richardson, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and beach volleyball player Sara Hughes.

    The schedule for the AAU Junior Olympics is as follows..

    • Swimming: Tuesday, July 22 - Sunday, July 27 at the Cy-Fair Natatorium
    • Indoor Sports: Wednesday, July 23 - Wednesday, July 30 at the George R. Brown Convention Center
      • Baton Twirling, Dance, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Jump Rope, Karate, Taekwondo, Trampoline & Tumbling, Sports Stacking and Wrestling
    • Flag Football: Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27 at Rice Stadium
    • Track & Field/Multi-Events: Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2 at Turner Stadium
    • Field Hockey: Monday, July 28 - Thursday, July 31 at Episcopal High School
    One notable aspect of Houston hosting is that the city is on track to be the second-most used home for the games. With Houston slated to also host in 2027 and 2031, the Bayou City will trail only Des Moines, IA.

    “We are so excited to bring our premier event back to Houston,” AAU President Jo Mirza said. “The AAU Junior Olympic Games bring together athletes from all corners of the country and all walks of life to showcase their skills on a national stage. Harris County Houston Sports Authority has been an invaluable partner in helping us create such a successful event for these athletes and attendees.”

    Tickets and more information can be found at HoustonSports.org.

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