There’s a lot going out at Minute Maid Park before Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS between Minnesota and Houston.
HOUSTON — It’s that time of year again for the Houston Astros. For the seventh straight season, the hometown team is starting down the road they hope will end with another World Series title.
It gets started for the Astros on Saturday as they host the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park for the American League Division Series. First pitch of that game is 3:45.
As for what to expect, the Minute Maid Park roof will be closed. All fans going to the game will get an Astros rally towel. The Apollo Chamber Players will perform the national anthem and Jim McIngvale will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Astros announcers Todd Kalas, Geoff Blum and Julia Morales will get the ‘Play Ball’ call.
Justin Verlander takes the hill for Houston in Game 1. The Twins haven’t announced their starter yet.
For Game 2 on Sunday, first pitch is at 7:03 p.m. Again, all fans at Minute Maid Park will get an Astros rally towel, and the roof will be closed.
Kendale Walker will perform the national anthem, current Dynamo player Héctor Herrera, along with former Dynamo star Brian Ching will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
As for the ‘Play Ball’ call, that’ll be former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick.
Framber Valdez gets the ball for Houston in Game 2. The Twins haven’t announced their start.
Tickets are still available
It’s not too late to get your tickets. As of Friday at noon, there were still tickets available. You can get tickets at Astros.com/tickets
Street Fest
Street Fest will begin three hours before first pitch of Games 1 and 2. You have to have a game ticket to get in. Once inside, there’s live music, food trucks, inflatables, games and more.
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