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Jose Altuve's walk-off home run sends Astros back to World Series

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SportsPulse: The Houston Astros are returning to the World Series for the second time in three years after defeating the Yankees, but must go through a red-hot Nationals team if they want to hoist the trophy. USA TODAY

HOUSTON — With one swing of the bat, Jose Altuve sent the baseball screaming into the air Saturday, and a sellout crowd screaming into the night, winning the Houston Astros the American League pennant.

The game took some bizarre twists and turns Saturday evening, but they're headed to the World Series.