Your 2017 World Series Champion HOUSTON ASTROS began their defense against the Popdick Rangers with a second-pitch home run by George Springer. PERFECT.

The World Series Champion HOUSTON ASTROS currently hold a 1 - 0 lead over the Dallas Rangers. You may remember that the Frontage Road Rangers wouldn't trade series with the World Series Champion HOUSTON ASTROS, deciding instead that Hurricane Harvey just wasn't that big of a deal - at least, it wasn't worth any sympathy. But karma being what it is, the Amusement Park Rangers were completely demolished by the World Series Champion HOUSTON ASTROS. Not only were the Wannabe Rangers beaten by a combined 30 runs in a 3-game series, the World Series Champion HOUSTON ASTROS also ended their playoff hopes and their season.

Here's to a repeat in 2018 for your World Series Champion HOUSTON ASTROS!