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For Rays Charlie Morton, return to Houston is special in many ways

Morton became a huge favorite of the Astros and their fans for what he did last two seasons. Now he’s pitching there as a visitor.

The Tampa Bay Rays' Charlie, wife Cindy, son Cam during Astros 2017 championship parade in Houston. Courtesy of the Morton family

The Tampa Bay Rays' Charlie, wife Cindy, son Cam during Astros 2017 championship parade in Houston. Courtesy of the Morton family

HOUSTON — The last time Charlie Morton was at Minute Maid Park for a game he was in tears.

His Astros were eliminated by the Red Sox in the fifth game of last year’s AL Championship Series, and the end of their dreams of a second straight World Series championship was tough to take.