How the Astros pulled off a comeback and Game 1 win for the ages

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View in browser OCTOBER SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Access fall events, football and more local news. Subscribe Today. Good morning. Here are the top sports stories around Houston today: Photo: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer A rally for the ages Before Yordan Alvarez's mammoth homer, a pair of rookies set the stage in the Astros' memorable ninth-inning comeback.   Heroes aplenty. Down four runs late, the Astros needed several heroes. As so often has been the case for this franchise in the playoffs during this era, they found them, writes Jerome Solomon.   'It's not good enough' Texans general manager Nick Caserio says the team has a lot of work to do, avoids Davis Mills talk and praises the work ethic of rookie Dameon Pierce   With help from a chair Drills with Rockets assistant coach John Lucas and a chair are making Jalen Green's shot quicker.   Center of attention Sophomore Bryce Foster is right at home in the middle of Texas A&M's offensive line.   Teagle out First-year Paetow head football coach Lonnie Teagle has resigned from his position after an allegation of inappropriate conduct with a student.    Sweep success Langham Creek beats Cypress Woods in straight sets to sweep their season series and move closer to a playoff berth.   Greg Rajan Texas Sports Nation editor greg.rajan@chron.com Sponsored Content   Shopping Get a pair of AirPods (2nd Gen) for $90 during Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale If you have an iPhone like millions of other people in the country, the best way to listen to music off of it is with a pair of Apple AirPods.   Shopping Save up to 25% off on Peloton products during the Prime Early Access Sale The much anticipated Prime Early Access Sale is here, and with it comes countless deals for you to take advantage of.   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