The Houston Astros have swept the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS with a convincing 11-3 victory in Game 3 highlighted by a six run 8th inning. Astros outfielder George Springer hit two home runs with both Carlos Correa and Marwin Gonzalez each driving in three runs.
The Astros advance to the ALCS, but will have a long layoff and will probably not know where they will play Game 1 which is scheduled to begin Saturday. The defending World Series champions will either host the Yankees or they will travel to Boston. Either way the Astros are at the distinct disadvantage should the Red Sox-Yankees series go to five games. That series is currently tied at 1-1 with Game 3 scheduled to take place tonight at Yankee Stadium.
Of course, one would much rather be unsure of where one plays than not to be able to play at all. Once again, Indians' fans will have to wait until next year to end their World Series drought. The Tribe last won the World Series in 1948. They came oh so close in 2016 taking the Chicago Cubs to extra innings in Game 7 before the Cubs ended their 108 year drought. Needless to say, Cubs fans have little sympathy for the Indians' now 71-year drought.
As for the Astros, they are hoping to become the first team to win consecutive World Series titles since the Yankees won three straight between 1998 through 2000. But they will have to get through either the Yankees or Red Sox first. One step at a time.
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