The Astros win Game 7 of the ALCS, 4 – 0, over the Yankees to clinch their-first ever American League pennant. Having also won one in the National League in 2005, they become the first team to have done so in both major leagues. In the game, the Astros get a great combined pitching performance by Charlie Morton, who goes the first five innings, and Lance McCullers, who pitches the last four, limiting the Yankees to just three hits. Evan Gattis and Jose Altuve hit solo homers and Brian McCann drives in two runs, as CC Sabathia is charged with the loss.

On October 21, 2017 — The Astros in just their 4th year in the American League win Game 7 of the ALCS, 4 – 0, over the Yankees to clinch their-first ever American League pennant with a thrilling 4-0 Game Seven shutout over the Yankees advancing to the World Series for just the second time in franchise history. Having also won one in the National League in 2005, they become the first team to have done so in both major leagues.

In the game, the Astros get a great combined pitching performance by Charlie Morton, who goes the first five innings, and Lance McCullers, who pitches the last four, limiting the Yankees to just three hits. Evan Gattis and Jose Altuve hit solo homers and Brian McCann drives in two runs, as CC Sabathia is charged with the loss.