José Abreu swatted a key fourth inning three-run homer to pace Houston to a series tying 10-3 romp over the Rangers. The slugger has now knocked in 11 runs in 31 postseason at-bats and also gone yard four times over that span.Yordan Álvarez also joined in on the act with three runs batted of his own to do his part in the win.
Adolis García also deposited a ball in the seats for Texas in a loss, drove in a run and scored on an occasion. “El Bombi” as he is known by the Cuban faithful has now gone yard three times and knocked in eight runs in the playoffs.
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS. pic.twitter.com/VLFJ3BJseJ
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 20, 2023
The two teams will face off in a series defining Game 5 tomorrow with a much at stake, Houston ace Justin Verlander will oppose the lefty Jordan Montgomery on the mound in the contest. Montgomery has been the best pitcher for the Rangers this postseason sporting a 2-0 record and 2.08 ERA.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr had a key run-scoring double in the seventh inning to a pivotal Game 3 of the NLCS at one and Arizona went on to win the contest 2-1, pulling within 2-1 in the series. The outfielder from Sancti Spíritus, Cuba collected two hits on the evening to watch his average jump to .219 in the postseason.
Cuban action on the night:
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 3-0*
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (ARI) 3-2,2B,RBI
Adolis García (TEX) 3-2,HR,RBI,R
José Abreu (HOU) 3-1,HR,3RBI,2R
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) 4-2,3RBI
*Cuban-American