Houston Astros (101-61) vs. BOSTON RED SOX (93-69) RHP justin verlander (15-8, 3.36) vs. lHP chris sale (17-8, 2.90) thursDAY, OCT. 5, 2017 • minute maid park • houston, tx • 3:08 p.m. ct • mlb network • kbme 790 am • espn deportes 1230 am ABOUT THE REgular season toDAY’s game: The Astros and Red Sox will open #houstonstrong: As the Astros continue their Overall Record: ...........................101-61 up the American League Division Series today with a run in the postseason on the field, the organization’s Home Record (MMP only): ...........47-31 star-studded pitching matchup between Astros starter thoughts and prayers remain with the City of Houston --with Roof Open: .............................8-6 RHP Justin Verlander (15-8) and Red Sox starter and the many victims impacted by Hurricane Harvey. --with Roof Closed: .......................39-25 LHP Chris Sale (17-8)...the two clubs just completed --with Roof Open/Closed: .................0-0 their regular season with a four-game series in Boston, pitching in: Monetary donations for hurricane relief Road Record: ...............................53-28 which the Astros won three games to one. are being accepted at YouCaring.com/AstrosHar- Series Record (prior to current series): ..34-14-3 vey...additionally, Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Sweeps: ..........................................12-3 first impressions: When Scoring 4 or More Runs: ....83-22 After being acquired on the Crane, the Astros ownership group and the Astros When Scoring 3 or Fewer Runs: ..18-39 Aug. 31 waiver trade deadline, RHP Justin Verlander Foundation have all pledged a donation of $4 million Shutouts: ..........................................9-5 went 5-0 in his five starts as an Astro with a 1.06 ERA to relief efforts. In One-Run Games: .....................19-13 (4ER/34IP) with 43 strikeouts and a .149 opponent In Two-Run Games: .....................16-17 average, allowing just 17 hits in his 34.0 innings wins for warriors: Organized by RHP Justin vs. Left-Handed Starters: ..............21-23 pitched...he was one of the best starters in the Majors Verlander, the Wins for Warriors Foundation is vs. Right-Handed Starters: ...........80-38 in September, ranking fifth in the Majors in ERA. launching a grantmaking program and taking ap- During the Day: .............................33-16 plications to provide financial assistance to military At Night: ........................................68-45 we meet again: This series between the Astros and and veteran families that have been impacted by When Scoring First: ......................70-22 Opponent Scores First: ................31-39 Red Sox marks just the fourth time in MLB history for Hurricane Harvey...Verlander is also personally do- Outhit Opponent: ..........................88-14 two teams to play in the final series of the regular sea- nating $100,000 towards starting this fund, and has Outhit by Opponent: .......................8-45 son and also face off for the start of the postseason... committed his playoff share to Wins for Warriors...The Equal Hits: ........................................5-2 the last time it happened was in 2013, when the Pirates Astros Foundation is matching the grants awarded When Hitting Home Run: ..............83-43 swept the Reds in Cincinnati in the regular season and up to $100,000...for more information, visit: www. No Home Runs: ............................18-18 then won in Pittsburgh in the NL Wild Card Game. winsforwarriors.org/harvey. Walkoff Home Runs: .........................1-0 Come-from-Behind Wins: .................. 43 postseason appearances: This season marks AID TO PR: The Astros Foundation, in partnership with Largest Comeback: ............................. 6 the Astros 11th time in the postseason and their sev- Crane Worldwide, FedEx and the Houston Mayor’s Losses After Leading: ........................ 31 Last At-Bat Wins: ................................. 9 enth time as a division winner, also winning the NL Office, facilitated the transport of over 240,000 pounds Largest Blown Lead: ............................ 6 West in 1980 and 1986 and the NL Central in 1997, of supplies, equivalent to approximately six truck-loads Extra-Inning Games: .........................4-4 1998, 1999 and 2001...after winning the AL West by 21 of air cargo, to aid in Puerto Rico relief efforts in the Different Batting Orders: .................. 144 games this season, the Astros became the first team wake of Hurricane Maria...the Astros support the efforts After Six Innings: in Major League history to win three different divisions. of Carlos Beltran and several of his teammates in Lead: 81-12 ....Tied: 6-5 ......Trail: 14-44 providing relief. After Seven Innings: division series history: The Astros have played Lead: 89-4 ......Tied: 4-9 ........Trail: 8-48 in the Division Series eight times in franchise history, on the offensive: The Astros offense led the After Eight Innings: last doing so in 2015, and dropping the series in five Majors this season in runs (896), hits (1581), doubles Lead: 95-1 ......Tied: 4-6 ........Trail: 2-54 Astros vs. red sox (2017): games to the eventual World Series Champion Kansas (346), batting average (.282), OBP (.346), SLG (.478) Overall: .............................................4-3 City Royals...Houston is 12-21 all-time in the DS, but and OPS (.823) while striking out fewer than any other At Minute Maid Park: ........................1-2 8-6 dating back to 2004. club (1087)...this season, the Astros set club records At Fenway Park: ...............................3-1 in doubles, batting average and SLG, while finishing Astros vs. red sox (all-time): postseason experience: Earlier today, the As- second in OPS...this marks the first time in franchise Overall: .........................................16-27 tros announced their postseason roster for the ALDS, history for the Astros to lead the Majors in runs. Record in Houston: .........................9-12 which features 15 players with postseason experience, Record in Boston: ...........................7-15 who have combined to play in 157 playoff games...DH altuve honored: Earlier today, 2B Jose Altuve Astros in Playoffs (All-Time): Carlos Beltran leads all Astros players with 55 games was named Baseball America’s Major League Player Overall: .........................................24-38 played in the postseason, while RHP Justin Verlander of the Year...he’s the first Astros player to win the award At home: .......................................14-15 On road: ........................................10-23 leads all pitchers with 16 postseason games, all starts. (originated in 1998) and joins a list of winners that also Astros in ALDS/NLDS (All-Time): includes OF Mike Trout (2012-13, 2016), OF Bryce Overall: .........................................12-21 back then: The 2017 Astros feature four players Harper (2015) and LHP Clayton Kershaw (2014). At home: ...........................................7-8 remaining from the 2013 Astros, which finished 51-111: On road: ..........................................5-13 2B Jose Altuve, IF Marwin Gonzalez, LHP Dallas Today’s streetfest: The Astros will host a Post- Keuchel and RHP Brad Peacock...that group bot- season Street Fest prior to each Astros Postseason THIS DATE IN ASTROS HISTORY: tomed out in 2013 (51-111), made the postseason in home game...today’s Street Fest takes place from 11 oct. 5 2015 and won 101 games this season. a.m.-3 p.m. on Crawford Street...festivities include live music, food trucks, inflatables, bar games, photo 2005 - The Astros beat the Braves by a score 100 club: The Astros reached the 100-win mark for booths, poster-making stations and much more. of 10-5 in Game 1 of the NLDS in Atlanta... just the second time in franchise history this season LHP Andy Pettitte tosses 7.0 innings en Today’s ceremonies: route to the win...All-Star 3B Morgan Ens- and for the first time since finishing 102-60 in 1998. Astros favorite Clay berg has a big game, going 3x4 with five RBI. most wins in astros history Walker will perform the National Anthem today as 1. 1998: 102-60 3. 1999: 97-65 T5. 2001: 93-69 military members and first responders line the base today’s media availability 2. 2017: 101-61 4. 1996: 96-66 T5. 1980: 93-70 paths with the Astros and Red Sox...Challenger the The following will be available in the Interview Eagle will take flight during the National Anthem... Room at Minute Maid Park today: at the helm: Manager AJ Hinch has completed local philanthropist and business owner Mattress • Astros Manager AJ Hinch – 11a three seasons with the Astros (2015-17) with a 271-215 Mack will throw out today’s ceremonial first pitch and • Astros LHP Dallas Keuchel – 11:30a (.557) record and two playoff appearances...in fran- County Judge Ed Emmett will call “Play Ball!” to kick • Red Sox LHP Drew Pomeranz – 12:45p • Red Sox Manager John Farrell – 1p chise history, Hinch ranks first in winning percentage off today’s game...the pregame ceremonies will start and seventh in wins. at approx. 2:45 p.m. UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL) date series Time Opponent Pitchers Television Friday, Oct. 6 ALDS, Game 2 1:05 Boston LHP Dalllas Keuchel (14-5, 2.90) vs. LHP Drew Pomeranz (17-6, 3.32) FS1 Saturday, Oct. 7 SCHEDULED OFF DAY Sunday, Oct. 8 ALDS, Game 3 1:38 at Boston TBA vs. TBA FS1 All Astros games are broadcast in English on SportsTalk 790 AM in Houston, the flagship station of the Astros Radio Network. ESPN Deports 1230 AM, is the flagship of the club’s Spanish Radio Network. NL WEST CHAMPIONS 1980, 1986 | NL CENTRAL champions 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 | NL Division series champions 2004 | NL Champions 2005 AL Wild card 2015 | AL west champions 2017 today’s ASTROS STARTER: rhp Justin verlander W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO CAREER MLB SPLITS: 2017: 15-8 3.36 33 33 206.0 170 80 77 72 219 Home: 99-50, 3.18 ERA, 189G/GS, 446ER/1263.2IP Career: 188-114 3.46 385 385 2545.0 2242 1061 979 771 2416 Away: 89-64, 3.74 ERA, 196G/GS, 533ER/1281.1IP POSTSEASON: 7-5 3.39 16 16 98.1 77 40 37 30 112 Minute Maid Park: 4-0, 2.82 ERA, 8G/GS, 16ER/51IP vs.