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10/14 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Dusty Baker, Alex Bregman, Jose Urquidy, and TB’s Kevin Kiermaier, Joey Wendle, and Kevin Cash Oct 14, 2020

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Down 3 games to none the Astros face elimination from the 2020 playoff’s on Wednesday night in the bubble at Petco Park. Manager Dusty Baker knows what’s at stake and talks about his game plan just before 1st pitch. Baker will rely on Veteran RHP Zack Greinke who will oppose Tampa’s offense and RHP Tyler Glasnow. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and discuss the keys to the game. We hear from the Rays Kevin Kiermaier, Joey Wendle and Kevin Cash about their mindset coming into the clincher and their performance in Tuesday’s victory over the Stros. Then, Jose Urquidy and Alex Bregman share their thoughts just before Wednesday’s do-or-die game.

Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Game 3 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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10/13 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: ALCS GM2 Preview, Michael Brantley, Carlos Correa, Dustin Garneau, Dusty Baker Oct 14, 2020

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“Oh no it’s not business as usual, (Tuesday) is a much win for us,” Carlos Correa told reporters after Monday’s loss. The Tampa Bay Rays have backed the Astros into a corner as they lead the ALCS 2-0. Manager Dusty Baker will lean on RHP Jose Urquidy in Game 3 on Tuesday night at Petco Park. Ray’s Manager Kevin Cash will ask LHP Ryan Yarbrough to face the Astros potent lineup. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and both managers will discuss their expectations of Game 3. Finally, Michael Brantley and Dustin Garneau talk about what’s at stake just before 1st pitch from America’s Finest City. You know what to do HTown, sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the home-town call! Ford and Sparky will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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10/12 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: ALCS GM2 Preview, Dusty Baker, Kevin Cash, Charlie Morton, Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez, and HOF Joe Morgan Oct 12, 2020

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Today we pause and mourn the passing of the great Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan, one of the first stars of the Houston Colt .45s and Astros. Listen back to Robert Ford and Morgan’s interview from June of 2019 when the Astros visited the Cincinnati Reds. Longtime Astros broadcaster, Bill Brown, also shares his memories of Morgan’s career.

Monday’s Game 2 of the ALCS features RHP Lance McCullers vs former Astro and current Rays RHP Charlie Morton. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford discuss Monday’s Game 2 before Manager Dusty Baker shares his thoughts on Game 2 and the passing of Morgan. Rays Manager Kevin Cash and Charlie Morton talk about the dynamics of their post season team and what it means to play against the Astros. Finally, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez recap their performance of Sunday’s Game 1 loss in San Diego. Sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the exclusive home-town call! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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10/11 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: ALCS GM1 Preview, General Manager James Click, Dusty Baker, Lance McCullers, Carlos Correa, Enoli Paredes Oct 12, 2020

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Welcome to Game 1 of the American League Championship Series as the Houston Astros travel to San Diego, CA, to face the AL East Champs the Tampa Bay Rays. Starting for Astros in Game 1 is LHP Framber Valdez who will oppose the Rays LHP Blake Snell. Astros Radio will preview the matchup before General Manager James Click zooms with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford. Later, Manager Dusty Baker, Game 2 starter Lance McCullers Jr., Carlos Correa, and Enoli Paredes talk about the ALCS just before first pitch at PetCo.

Sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the exclusive home-town call! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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10/9 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Game Relaunch, Dusty Baker, Carlos Correa, Cristian Javier, Zack Greinke, Kyle Tucker, Micheal Brantley Oct 09, 2020

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The Houston Astros are headed to San Diego and back to the American League Championship Series for a 4th straight season. For now, Houston will wait for their next opponent and play the winner of Friday night’s Game 5 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Field. Listen back as we Relaunch a few highlights from Thursday’s ALDS victory over the Oakland A’s at Dodgers Stadium. Later, Manager Dusty Baker, Carlos Correa, Christian Javier, Zack Greinke, Kyle Tucker, and Micheal Brantley share their feelings about advancing in the playoffs.

Be sure to sync-up your smart speakers on Sunday to Astros Radio for the exclusive home-town call! Game 1 of the ALCS is Sunday night and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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10/8 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: ALDS Game 4 Preview, Jose Altuve, Dusty Baker, Josh James, Jose Urquidy, and A’s broadcaster Ray Fosse Oct 08, 2020

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World Series Champion, 2017 AL MVP, and 6x All-Star Jose Altuve told reporters just before Game 4 on Thursday, “(Our) mission is winning. We have been here before and we have the same mission.” RHP Zack Greinke will take the ball for veteran manager Dusty Baker and will oppose the A’s RHP Frankie Montas. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the pivotal matchup before Baker talks about the importance of Greinke’s start. Longtime Oakland broadcaster and 2x World Series Champion catcher for the A’s, Ray Fosse, scouts his team with Sparky just before first pitch Thursday. RHP Josh James and RHP Jose Urquidy share their thoughts after Wednesday’s loss in Game 3.

Sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio and for the exclusive home-town call! Ford and Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Astrocast official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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10/7 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: ALDS Game 3 Preview, Lance McCullers, Ryan Pressly, Aledmys Diaz, Jose Urquidy, George Springer, Framber Valdez, Martin Maldonado, Dusty Baker Oct 07, 2020

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With a win today the Astros will advance to their 4th straight ALCS. Wednesday's Game 3 from Dodgers Stadium features Astros RHP Jose Urquidy and Oaklands LHP Jesus Luzardo. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and later Manager Dusty Baker talks things over with Ford via zoom. Lance McCullers tells Sparky about his perspective and what defense can do for a pitcher and momentum. Ryann Pressly and Aledmys Diaz share their thoughts before going into Game 3. Finally, George Springer, Framber Valdez, and Martin Maldonado talk to reporters following their victory over the A's in Game 2 on Tuesday.

Synch-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio and your TV for the exclusive home-town call! Ford and Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Astrocast official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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10/6 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: ALDS Game 2 Preview, Alex Bregman, Dusty Baker, Lance McCullers, George Springer, Carlos Correa, Enoli Paredes Oct 06, 2020

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Game 2 of the ALDS features a matchup between a pair of southpaws as LHP Framber Valdez faces the A’s explosive lineup and LHP Sean Manaea. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to Tuesday’s game. Ford catches up with Manager Dusty Baker via zoom for a recap of Game 1 and to preview Valdez’s Game 2 start. 3B Alex Bregman connects with Sparky from Dodgers Stadium to talk about playing in October. Finally, Lance McCullers, Enoli Paredes, George Springer, and Carlos Correa recap their performance from Monday and preview their expectations of Game 2 against Oakland.

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10/5 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: ALDS Game 1 Preview, Dusty Baker, Framber Valdez, Kyle Tucker, Vince Cotroneo Oct 05, 2020

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Welcome to October baseball! Game 1 of the American League Division Series is Monday at Dodgers Stadium. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Lance McCullers and the Oakland A’s starter RHP Chris Bassitt. Manager Dusty Baker, LHP Framber Valdez, OF Kyle Tucker, and A’s longtime broadcaster Vince Cotroneo join Astros Radio just before 1st Pitch.

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9/30 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Wild Card Game 2 Preview, Framber Valdez, Micheal Brantley, Dusty Baker, Chas McCormick, George Springer Sep 30, 2020

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The Astros could advance to the American League Division Series with a victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. RHP Jose Urquidy gets the start and will face opposing RHP Jose Berrios. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks recap Tuesday’s win and strong performance from LHP Framber Valdez. Manager Dusty Baker and Ford sit down to discuss Wednesday’s keys and later Sparks highlights Valdez and OF Michael Brantley’s contributions. Just before 1st pitch, OF’s George Springer and Chas McCormick spoke to reporters on their Game 2 thoughts.

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