WATCH: Former Cubs closer gives up walkoff home run that ends ALCS |
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 6-4 in Game 6 of the ALCS on Saturday and advanced to the World Series. A walkoff 2-run home run hit by Astros second baseman Jose Altuve in the bottom of the ninth resulted in the Astros, who coughed up a 2-run lead in the top of the ninth at Minute Maid Park, winning the ALCS 4-2.
Former Cubs reliever Aroldis Chapman was victimized by Altuve on the game-ending 2-run jack, with the hard-throwing Yankees closer walking a batter with two outs and then getting taken deep by Altuve. Chapman led the American League with 37 saves in the regular season, but his postseason ended in deflating fashion. ALTUVE SENDS THE @ASTROS TO THE #WORLDSERIES! pic.twitter.com/NYx1yzRFDY
