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Astros Sweep Dodgers; Yankees Avoid Mets Sweep

7/9/2025

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The Houston Astros celebrated a triumphant sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers, their first in LA since 2008, fueled by back-to-back home runs from Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz, along with a powerful shot from Jose Altuve. Meanwhile, the Yankees dodged a sweep against the Mets, while the Pirates experienced a rollercoaster week of sweeps and shutouts.

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The Houston Astros celebrated a triumphant sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers, their first in LA since 2008, fueled by back-to-back home runs from Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz, along with a powerful shot from Jose Altuve. Meanwhile, the Yankees dodged a sweep against the Mets, while the Pirates experienced a rollercoaster week of sweeps and shutouts.