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Astros Players Criticize Boos From Sparse Home Crowd
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In Short: Houston Astros players expressed frustration with boos from a sparse home crowd during their Game 1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Houston Astros players vented their frustration after a 6-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series, with some players directly addressing the boos from the sparse home crowd.
Relief pitcher Bennett Sousa told the Athletic, 'I was pretty pissed off in the dugout when I came in, about the boos.
First baseman Christian Walker echoed Sousa's sentiment, saying, 'It's extremely frustrating as a home player.
The announced attendance for Game 1 was 34,011, well below the stadium's capacity of 40,963, contributing to the lack of support for the Astros.
The Astros, who have won two World Series titles and made it to the ALCS in seven consecutive seasons, are now facing high expectations despite a regular-season win total that has declined for four years.
The team has also lost eight straight home playoff games, adding to the pressure on the players.
The Astros' struggles in Game 1 and the sparse crowd's reaction highlight the challenges the team faces as they try to bounce back in the series.
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- As the runs piled up, the crowd at Daikin Park on more than one occasion confronted Astros players with loud and vigorous rounds of booing.
- Adding to the dubious energy for Game 1 was that the crowd was a relatively sparse one by postseason standards.
- Whatever fans are feeling, we're feeling it tenfold.