The Houston Astros have another opportunity to close out the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS, but things didn't get off to a great start. The White Sox took an early 1-0 lead on a Gavin Sheets home run to center in the second inning, and Astros center fielder Jake Meyers hurt himself on the play trying to rob the dinger.
Here's the play:
HOLY SHEETS! pic.twitter.com/VqXAyV3M7m
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) October 12, 2021
Meyers did come very close to robbing the home run, but he just missed and hurt himself. The Astros center fielder tried to stay in the come but ultimately came out:
That close. pic.twitter.com/lH5YooSsUB
— Michael Cerami (@Michael_Cerami) October 12, 2021
Meyers coming out of the game. https://t.co/PX0NAPyBrJ
— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) October 12, 2021
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Houston has since bounced back to take the lead, ending Carlos Rodon's day early.
Emotions are running high at Guaranteed Rate Field for Game 4 of this series. The Astros won the first two games at home and took a 5-1 lead in Game 3, only to fall apart and suffer a 12-6 defeat. Game 4 was initially supposed to take place on Monday, but it was postponed to Tuesday due to rain.
There has been some bad blood brewing in this series as well, which is no surprise given it's the Astros. White Sox pitcher Ryan Tepera accused Houston of stealing signs, prompting Astros manager Dusty Baker to fire back. There has been some other drama as well, making for a fun playoff series.