The Houston Astros are going to the World Series for the fourth time in 6 years; they will play against philadelphia

Astros Dominicans contribute to a no-hitter against the Yankees 0:28 (CNN) — The Houston Astros are once again the American League champions after sweeping the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series. American League. With a 6-5 victory on Sunday, Houston advances to the World Series for the fourth time in the last six years. The Yankees were ahead 3-0 in the game after two innings, but the Astros showed the relentless attack that has led the team to an undefeated 7-0 record this postseason. Houston scored four runs in the third inning to take the lead, and when the Yankees later regained the lead, the Astros scored twice more in the seventh inning to take the lead for good. (Elsa/Getty Images) The Yankees had one last chance to extend the game with Aaron Judge, who hit an American League record 62 home runs during the regular season, at the plate, but Houston closer Ryan Pressly induced a ground ball back to the mound to mark the end of the game. Astros rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena was named the American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player after he had six hits and two home runs in the series, including a big three-run homer in the decisive victory. Sunday. The Astros will return to the Fall Classic for the fourth time since 2017, looking to make amends for a World Series loss last year. The Astros’ only World Series championship in franchise history came in 2017. Houston will face the Philadelphia Phillies, the NL’s lowest-ranked playoff team, whose unlikely run to the World Series capped off with a win in the NL Championship Series over the San Diego Padres earlier on Sunday. The World Series begins Friday at Minute Maid Field in Houston.