Houston SS Correa struggles with back problem as ALCS looms
(WorldNews Sport)

HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa is in pain. Every swing and miss hurts, and on the bad days it can even be uncomfortable for the Houston Astros star shortstop to walk. Correa often puts on a brave face but told The Associated Press how much this is affecting him as the Astros prepare to leave for Boston and the best-of-seven AL Championship Series that begins on Saturday. `You`re a competitor so every time you step on the field you play it off like everything is fine,` he said Wednesday. `But obviously you`re hurting.` Correa returned from a six-week stint on the disabled list on Aug. 10 and declared that he was better. But he has struggled to regain...