Question: Who did the team that Gordie Pladson was on play in the World Series last year?

full_context: Document 1: Houston Astros: Houston Astros 2017 Houston Astros season Established in 1962 Team logo Cap insignia Major league affiliations American League (2013 -- present) West Division (2013 -- present) National League (1962 -- 2012) Central Division (1994 -- 2012) West Division (1969 -- 1993) Current uniform Retired numbers 5 7 24 25 32 33 34 40 49 42 Colors Navy blue, orange, white Name Houston Astros (1965 -- present) Houston Colt. 45s (1962 -- 1964) Other nicknames' Stros Ballpark Minute Maid Park (2000 -- present) Astrodome (1965 -- 1999) Colt Stadium (1962 -- 1964) Major league titles World Series titles (1) 2017 AL Pennants (1) 2017 NL Pennants (1) 2005 AL West Division titles (1) 2017 NL West / Central Division titles (6) 1980 1986 1997 1998 1999 2001 Wild card berths (3) 2005 2015 The Astros also qualified for the postseason in the strike - split 1981 season, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Front office Owner (s) Jim Crane Manager A.J. Hinch General Manager Jeff Luhnow President of Baseball Operations Reid Ryan
Document 2: World Series Most Valuable Player Award: The series follows a best - of - seven playoff format, and occurs after the Division Series and the League Championship Series (LCS). It is played by the winners of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and the American League Championship Series (ALCS). The most recent champions are the Houston Astros, who won in the 2017 World Series.
Document 3: Roy Thomas (pitcher): Roy Justin Thomas (born June 22, 1953) is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Mariners in all or parts of eight seasons spanning 1977–1987. Listed at 6' 5" , 215 lb. , Thomas batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Quantico, Virginia.
Document 4: 2017 American League Championship Series: 2017 American League Championship Series Teams Team (Wins) Manager Season Houston Astros (4) A.J. Hinch 101 -- 61 (. 623), 21 GA New York Yankees (3) Joe Girardi 91 -- 71 (. 562), 2 GB Dates October 13 -- 21 MVP Justin Verlander (Houston) Umpires Mark Carlson (Games 3 -- 7), Gary Cederstrom (crew chief), Chad Fairchild (Games 1 -- 2), Chris Guccione, Jerry Meals, Jim Reynolds, Hunter Wendelstedt ALDS New York Yankees defeated Cleveland Indians (3 -- 2) Houston Astros defeated Boston Red Sox (3 -- 1) Broadcast Television FS1 (Games 1, 3 -- 7) Fox (Game 2) TV announcers Joe Buck, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal, and Tom Verducci Radio ESPN Radio announcers Jon Sciambi and Chris Singleton ← 2016 ALCS 2017 World Series
Document 5: 2017 World Series: The 2017 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2017 season. The 113th edition of the World Series was played between October 24 and November 1. It was a best - of - seven playoff between the National League (NL) champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the American League (AL) champion Houston Astros. It was sponsored by the internet television service YouTube TV and officially known as the World Series presented by YouTube TV.
Document 6: 2017 Major League Baseball season: The 2017 Major League Baseball season began on April 2, 2017 with three games, including the 2016 World Series champions Chicago Cubs facing off against the St. Louis Cardinals, and ended on October 1. The postseason began on October 3. The 2017 World Series began October 24 and Game 7 was played on November 1, in which the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5 - 1, to capture their first World Series championship in franchise history.
Document 7: Eddie Plank: Edward Stewart Plank (August 31, 1875 – February 24, 1926), nicknamed "Gettysburg Eddie", was an American professional baseball player. A pitcher, Plank played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 through 1914, the St. Louis Terriers in 1915, and the St. Louis Browns in 1916 and 1917.
Document 8: Tom Funk: Thomas James Funk (born March 13, 1962), is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Houston Astros during the 1986 season. He appeared in eight games and enjoyed early success before faltering and being sent down to the minors. He would never again pitch in the big leagues. The Astros would go on to win the 1986 National League Western Division title without him.
Document 9: Geoff Blum: Geoffrey Edward Blum (born April 26, 1973) is an American former professional baseball infielder in Major League Baseball and current TV color analyst for the Houston Astros. During his major-league career, he played for the Montreal Expos, Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Document 10: Roy Oswalt: Roy Oswalt (; born August 29, 1977) is a former American professional baseball pitcher who played for the majority of his career with the Houston Astros. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Texas Rangers, and the Colorado Rockies.
Document 11: 2017 World Series: 2017 World Series Team (Wins) Manager (s) Season Houston Astros (4) A.J. Hinch 101 -- 61 (. 623) Los Angeles Dodgers (3) Dave Roberts 104 -- 58 (. 642) Dates October 24 -- November 1 MVP George Springer (Houston) Umpires Phil Cuzzi (Games 1 -- 2), Gerry Davis (crew chief), Laz Díaz, Dan Iassogna, Bill Miller, Paul Nauert, Mark Wegner (Games 3 -- 7) ALCS Houston Astros defeated New York Yankees, 4 -- 3 NLCS Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Chicago Cubs, 4 -- 1 Broadcast Television Fox Fox Deportes MLB International TV announcers Joe Buck, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal, and Tom Verducci (Fox) Rolando Nichols, Carlos Álvarez, Edgar Gonzalez, and Jaime Motta (Fox Deportes) Matt Vasgersian and Buck Martinez (MLB International) Radio ESPN Radio ESPN Deportes Radio Sportstalk 790 (HOU -- English) FM 94.1 HD3 (HOU -- Spanish) AM 570 LA Sports (LAD -- English) Univision America 1020 (LAD -- Spanish) Radio Korea 1540 (LAD -- Korean) Radio announcers Dan Shulman and Aaron Boone (ESPN) Eduardo Ortega, Renato Bermúdez, José Francisco Rivera, and Orlando Hernández (ESPN Deportes) Robert Ford and Steve Sparks (HOU -- English) Alex Treviño and Francisco Romero (HOU -- Spanish) Charley Steiner and Rick Monday (LAD -- English) Jaime Jarrín and Jorge Jarrín (LAD -- Spanish) Richard Choi and Chong Ho Yim (LAD -- Korean) World Series Program ← 2016 World Series 2018 →
Document 12: Chad Cordero: Chad Patrick Cordero (born March 18, 1982) is an American former professional baseball player. A pitcher, he played in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos / Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners. He currently serves as the bullpen coach for the Billings Mustangs, the Pioneer League rookie affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.
Document 13: 2017 World Series: The 2017 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2017 season. The 113th edition of the World Series, it was played between October 24 and November 1. The series was a best - of - seven playoff between the National League (NL) champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the American League (AL) champion Houston Astros. It was sponsored by the Internet television service YouTube TV and officially known as the World Series presented by YouTube TV.
Document 14: Gordie Pladson: Gordon Cecil Pladson (born July 31, 1956 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros. He played parts of four seasons for the Astros, from until .
Document 15: 2017 World Series: 2017 World Series Team (Wins) Manager (s) Season Houston Astros (4) A.J. Hinch 101 -- 61 (. 623) Los Angeles Dodgers (3) Dave Roberts 104 -- 58 (. 642) Dates October 24 -- November 1 MVP George Springer (Houston) Umpires Phil Cuzzi (Games 1 -- 2), Gerry Davis (crew chief), Laz Díaz, Dan Iassogna, Bill Miller, Paul Nauert, Mark Wegner (Games 3 -- 7) ALCS Houston Astros defeated New York Yankees, 4 -- 3 NLCS Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Chicago Cubs, 4 -- 1 Broadcast Television Fox Fox Deportes MLB International TV announcers Joe Buck, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal, and Tom Verducci (Fox) Rolando Nichols, Carlos Álvarez, Edgar Gonzalez, and Jaime Motta (Fox Deportes) Matt Vasgersian and Buck Martinez (MLB International) Radio ESPN Radio ESPN Deportes Radio Sportstalk 790 (HOU -- English) FM 94.1 HD3 (HOU -- Spanish) AM 570 LA Sports (LAD -- English) Univision America 1020 (LAD -- Spanish) Radio Korea 1540 (LAD -- Korean) Radio announcers Dan Shulman and Aaron Boone (ESPN) Eduardo Ortega, Renato Bermúdez, José Francisco Rivera, and Orlando Hernández (ESPN Deportes) Robert Ford and Steve Sparks (HOU -- English) Alex Treviño and Francisco Romero (HOU -- Spanish) Charley Steiner and Rick Monday (LAD -- English) Jaime Jarrín and Jorge Jarrín (LAD -- Spanish) Richard Choi and Chong Ho Yim (LAD -- Korean) World Series Program ← 2016 World Series
ground_truth: Los Angeles Dodgers
sub_queries: Gordie Pladson >> member of sports team Answer: Houston Astros
who did the Houston Astros play in the world series last year Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers