The Astros try to make it 11 straight.

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Join the discussion."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Houston Astros NewsGame ThreadsHouston Astros Minor LeaguesAstros Game DayPodcastsGame 18 Thread: April 17th , 2019. 9:07 CDT. Astros vs. A’sNew,402commentsThe Astros try to make it 11 straight. Join the discussion.CDTShareTweetShareShareGame 18 Thread: April 17th, 2019. 9:07 CDT. Astros vs. A’sNeville E. Guard-USA TODAY SportsWade Miley tries to win his second game of the season as the Astros try to make it 11 wins a row. The A’s are sending Frankie Montas to oppose Miley, hoping to win his third game and get the A’s to within 2 1鈦? games of the first place Astros.Last night the Astros slugged their way to victory, winning 9-1, the big blow being Alex Bregman’s grand slam home run. Collin McHugh was the winner, throwing six scoreless innings and allowing only 2 hits.Here is tonight’s lineup for the Astros.Radio and TVGame 2: Wednesday, April 17th @ 8:10 pm CDTListen: Astros - KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2 , La Ranchera 850 AM / Athletics - KTRB 860, KIQI 1010Watch: Astros - ATT SportsNet-SW / Athletics - NBCSCA / MLB Network (out-of-market only) An emotional send-off concludes the 2018 season."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Twinkie Town Farm ReportSatire, Irreverence, & Other HumorGame RecapsGame RecapsTwins 5, White Sox 4: Catch you later, JoeNew,16commentsAn emotional send-off concludes the 2018 season.ByBrandon BrooksSep 30, 2018 ,8:56pm EDTShareTweetShareShareTwins 5, White Sox 4: Catch you later, JoeBrad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsThere was a baseball game today.Jake Cave hit his 13th homer of the year. Max Kepler hit a two-run shot, his 20th. Eight Twins pitchers took the mound, and Trevor May got the save. Willians Astudillo got a hit.But this afternoon, all eyes were on Joe Mauer.An announced crowd of over 30,000 literally rose to the occasion, offering ol’ Joe a standing ovation at every opportunity. In the seventh , he rewarded the Minnesota faithful with his signature hit — a double to the opposite field.Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsMake it 2,123 major-league hits for the former first-round pick out of Cretin-Durham Hall.But Mauer had one more signature moment to get off his chest. Or should I say, his chest protector.Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsI’m not sure that I believe it any more than you do, but today, in the ninth inning, Joe Mauer strapped on his gear and crouched down behind home plate for the first time in five years.There’s just not much else to talk about. Myjah already wrote about this. But this moment, this realization of half a decade’s lamentation over concussions, has a way of superseding any of the nine runs scored at Target Field today.Now at 35 years old , in his 14th season, Mauer finally got back where he belongs — albeit for just one pitch. One emotional, meaningful pitch that will go down as one of the most memorable moments ever in Minnesota sports.Joe received a ball outside, called time, and made his exit off the field. Simple as that. Riding off into the sunset.But the sun rises again every morning, and so it will on the 2019 season. Where will Joe Mauer be then? We don’t know yet. But if that was it — if it all ended today...I don’t think any of us could think of a more fitting send-off for one of the greatest catchers in baseball history.Studs:1B/C Joe Mauer (1-for-4)Duds:NoneRobot Roll Call:#Commenter# CommentsBrad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsSee you around, Joe.

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