Way to go, ‘Stros!
The Houston Astros have finally shrugged off the albatross that has been their playoff history, eliminating the Atlanta Braves 12-3 in a decisive game five.
Next up: St. Louis for the National League pennant.
EDIT: More details here.
Overall, [Carlos] Beltran broke the Houston record for postseason homers.
In a poignant note, the record was formerly held by Ken Caminiti, who hit three in an opening-round loss to the Braves in 1999. Caminiti, who spent 10 seasons with the Astros, died Sunday of an apparent heart attack at age 41.
The news hit Caminiti’s former teammates — Biggio and Bagwell — especially hard. “I guess the best thing we can do today for him is just go out and play well,” Biggio said before the game.
Mission accomplished.