José Abreu went yard twice and drove in five runs in four trips to the plate. The native of Mal Tiempo, Cuba also scored on two occasions to lead the Astros to a 9-1 win over the Twins to take a 2-1 lead in the series. For his career the first baseman hits .300 for his career during the postseason.
Yordan Álvarez slugged two doubles and a homerun, while also driving a run and scored on two occasions to do his part in the team from Space City’s win. The giant has now hit 10 longballs and knocked in 32 runs in career during the playoffs. Houston now stands a victory away from advancing to the ALCS.
HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT. pic.twitter.com/9sk46PzVFI
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 10, 2023
Adolis García hit his second homerun of the postseason and drove in two runs to lead the Rangers in their 7-1 rout of the Baltimore Orioles. The outfielder is hitting a solid .292 for his team in the postseason and has now driven in five runs over that span. During his first incursion in the native of Ciego de Ávila, Cuba has also knocked in five runs. Aroldis Chapman pitched ⅔ of an inning without giving up a run and also fanned a batter.
Yennier Cano tossed a scoreless ⅓ of an inning in relief for the Orioles in which he gave up a hit and his earned run average descended to 6.75 during the playoffs. Baltimore’s relief pitching gave up eight runs in 27 innings during the series in route to being swept. Texas now awaits the Houston-Minnesota series winner in the ALCS.
BOMBI BLOWS THE ROOF OFF THIS PLACE! pic.twitter.com/wDjsgdaZhy
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) October 11, 2023