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Astros players express anger after fans boo team during wild-card loss to White Sox: 'We want their support'
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The Houston Astros lost 6-3 to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the wild-card round, struggling with self-inflicted errors such as walks, a hit-by-pitch, and a wild pitch that contributed to the White Sox's five early runs.
- Astros fans expressed their frustration with boos after the seventh inning, particularly directed at reliever Bennett Sousa, who allowed a wild pitch that led to an additional White Sox run.
- First baseman Christian Walker criticized the home crowd's boos, emphasizing that the players need support and energy rather than negativity during crucial playoff moments.
- The Astros entered the playoffs with a lackluster finish to the regular season, going 11-13 in September and barely winning their division, which has contributed to fan dissatisfaction.
- The team’s chance to regain fan support hinges on winning the next two games against the White Sox to advance to the American League Division Series; failure to do so may intensify fan frustration.
