Astros sweep Yankees to win fourth AL pennant in six years

They entered the home where they are most despised and increased their power.

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Relying on a rising star and a few of established ones to help the Houston Astros return to a place that now seems like a birthright for them.

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Three years after their sleazy strategy went public and five years after they won a World Series in part because to an unlawful sign-stealing operation,

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The Astros entered Yankee Stadium and destroyed a weak foe,

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They won the American Championship Series by a rout of the New York Yankees and advanced to their fourth World Series in the previous six seasons.

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The conclusion came on Sunday night when a Yankee error allowed a two-run rally to begin, which Alex Bregman finished off with a go-ahead single.

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Favorite for the AL Cy Young Award Justin Verlander will probably face either Zack Wheeler or Aaron Nola, right-handers for the Phillies.

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The Phillies enter the game on a high after defeating the San Diego Padres in a thrilling National League Championship Series in five games.

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See, in an October where 100- win juggernauts were eliminated before the leaves changed, the Astros are 7-0 in the postseason and four victories away from taking the title.

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They are a beautiful mix of seasoned pros and gifted newcomers,

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