MondoLinks: An AstroNational World Series

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In a fitting end to the ALCS, we watched Jose Altuve launch a 2-run walk-off home run and land the ‘stros in the 2019 World Series against the Nats. The sequence of events could not have gone better.

Going into the top of the 9th inning Saturday night the Astros had a 3 games to 2 lead over the Yankees, and a 4-2 lead in Game 6. Three outs away from the World Series.

Houston manager AJ Hinch went to his bullpen ace, Domestic Violence abuser Roberto Osuna. 18 pitches into his outing DJ LeMahieu denied The Abuser his glory. And just as gratifying, it elevated the hopes of MF Yankee fans all across the nation one last time. In homes and bars all over the…