Everything is clicking right now for the Houston Astros. The 103-win squad entered what many thought would be a hard-fought ALDS with the Cleveland Indians, but they officially put that notion to rest by completing a three-game sweep on Monday. They’re now the first reigning champions to return to the ALCS the following year since the New York Yankees did it in 2010. Heading into the ALCS, the Astros were favored to win the World Series at sites like Novibet and other online sports books.
And wouldn’t you know it, outfielder George Springer has seemingly found his power stroke again just in time for another deep run into October.