LOS ANGELES: The Houston Astros booked their third trip to the World Series in five seasons on Friday (Saturday in Manila), defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 to wrap up a 4-2 victory in the American League Championship Series.

The Astros, who will face either the Atlanta Braves or Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball's showpiece, edged out a dogged Red Sox performance at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

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