AJ Blubaugh makes playoff appearances for Astros against White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
AJ Blubaugh, a UW-Milwaukee alumnus, had mixed performances in his first two playoff games for the Houston Astros against the Chicago White Sox. In Game 1 on September 29, Blubaugh started but struggled, allowing an unearned run in a 6-3 loss. He rebounded in Game 2, entering in the first inning with two outs and stranding the bases loaded, followed by a solid second inning where he struck out two batters. The Astros continue their wild-card series against the White Sox at Daykin Park.
- •Blubaugh started Game 1 and had a tough outing, walking three batters.
- •He entered Game 2 in a critical situation and achieved a 1-2-3 inning.
- •Both UW-Milwaukee alumni on the Astros include Daulton Varsho, who is injured.
- •Blubaugh's regular season included a 3.66 ERA over 96 innings pitched.
- •The Astros face the White Sox in a best-of-three wild-card series.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — UW-Milwaukee alumnus appears in first two playoff games for Astros
"After a tough playoff debut (as a starter!), UW-Milwaukee alumnus AJ Blubaugh bounced back for the Houston Astros in Game 2.
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