Astros are sitting pretty as ALCS shifts to New York for Game 3

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View in browser October Sale: 6 Months for 99¢! Keep up with important local news, fall events and more. Subscribe Today. Good morning. Here are the top sports stories around Houston today: Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer Slight tweak Cristian Javier will start today's Game 3 after Lance McCullers Jr. experienced a champagne bottle "mishap" during the ALDS celebration.   In total control. As the Astros head to New York for Game 3 and perhaps two more, it's advantage Houston in the ALCS in every possible way, writes Brian T. Smith.   Simply unable to solve Whatever the Rockets threw at Ja Morant defensively, he was able to answer as the Grizzlies prevailed in Houston's home opener Friday.   Back in action What to watch for when UH visits Navy today to begin the second half of the season after a 15-day break.   Key piece missing again Jonathan Greenard, one of the Texans' most talented defensive players, will be out for the second straight game Sunday in Las Vegas.   Greg Rajan Texas Sports Nation editor greg.rajan@chron.com Sponsored Content   Shopping Talk a little smack with these sassy, but classy Astros shirts Let the haters cry their salty little hater tears. It's 'Stros before bros in H-Town.   Shopping Mix things up with Texas-made alcohol available at Total Wine Enjoy cocktails made for and by the Lone Star State from this local favorite and online liquor store!       October Sale: 6 Months for 99¢! Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications