Espada tries to defuse tension after Astros' reaction to crowd size, boos

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada addressed his players after the team was booed by their own home crowd during Game 1 of their playoff series against the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox won the wild-card opener in what was described as a wild game, leaving Astros fans visibly frustrated. Espada worked to calm tensions in the clubhouse following the disappointing result and the negative reaction from the home crowd.