Austin’s ALT 97.5, “The New Alternative,” announced Thursday a broadcast agreement with the Houston Astros. The station will be the official Houston Astros affiliate in Austin, Texas, and will carry all regular season and post season games for the 2018 Major League Baseball season. The broadcasts will feature play-by-play from announcer Robert Ford and color commentary from Steve Sparks.
“We are thrilled to announce that ALT 97.5 is Austin’s new home for the Houston Astros,” said Brian Gann, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio. “This is a great way to connect with local fans and we are looking forward to another winning season with the World Series champions, the Houston Astros.”
