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Correa, Springer rally Astros past A's 10-5 in ALDS opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) A home run derby broke out during a hot, dry day at Dodger Stadium, and suddenly the Houston Astros have their swing and swagger back.

Carlos Correa homered twice and drove in four, Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Houston's four-run sixth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 10-5 in the opener of their AL Division Series on Monday.

''I love October baseball,'' Correa said. ''The energy is just different. I know there's no fans this year, but the energy to know you win or go home is what drives me.