MLB Championship series top plays: Astros vs Phillies

The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS on Sunday, advancing them further in the MLB playoffs.

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Which proceeded to the World Series following a rain delay.

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The Philadelphia Phillies had earlier won Game 5 of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres, advancing them to the World Series as well.

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The Philadelphia Phillies had earlier won Game 5 of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres, advancing them to the World Series as well.

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A misunderstanding in the Astros outfield caused by Gleyber Torres' popup to shallow centre field resulted in the ball landing there. The single made it 2-0 in favour of New York.

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In the bottom of the second inning, Anthony Rizzo pounded out a two-out RBI double to left field, increasing New York's advantage to 3-0.

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Lance McCullers Jr., the Astros' opening pitcher, did leave two runners in scoring position, though.

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In the top of the third, Houston's first two batters reached base.

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In order to tie the game 3-3, Jeremy Pena hit a three-run home run off Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr.

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