Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers Junior combined on a three-hit shutout as the Astros blanked the Yankees, 4-0, in Game Seven of the American League Championship series in Houston. Evan Gattis and Jose Altuve each belted solo home runs as the Astros advance to face the Dodgers in the Fall Classic. Brian McCann tacked on a two-run double for Houston, which won its first American League pennant since moving from the National League in 2013. Morton pitched the first five innings to earn the win and McCullers Junior tossed the final four frames to secure the save. The Astros will visit the Dodgers in Game One of the World Series on Tuesday. C.C. Sabathia gave up five hits, three walks and a run over three-and-a-third innings to get charged with the loss for the Yankees. Aaron Judge finished 0-for-4 and New York finished 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.
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