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The Astros will return to Houston for their three-game series against the New York Mets beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday, the club announced on Wednesday.

The teams and Major League Baseball had discussed moving that series to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., much like the ongoing series between the Astros and Texas Rangers that was shifted after Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath devastated the Houston area.

Instead, the series will return to Minute Maid Park in hopes of what Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says will be a return to "normal life."

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“We feel that the Astros playing this weekend will provide a much-needed boost for our city,” said Turner in a written statement. “With all of the difficulties that many of our citizens are facing, the games will provide an opportunity for families to start returning to some aspect of normal life.”

The Astros will play a doubleheader Saturday and regularly scheduled game on Sunday.

“With the cooperation of the Mayor’s oiffice, we are going to play baseball at Minute Maid Park this weekend,” said Reid Ryan, Astros president of business operations.

The Astros will return to Houston after their final game in Florida against the Rangers on Thursday night.

Ryan said it is important for the Astros to return to Houston as soon as possible.

“Our players are human beings first and foremost. They have been away from their families and neighborhoods during this time of need. We want them to reunite with their families. They also know the role they play in providing hope and encouragement to our entire community – they are proud to represent Houston”

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