IMPACT PLAYER: Yordan Alvarez, Astros
Twins-Houston Game 1 recap
Yordan Alvarez again showed he knows how to deliver in October.
October 8, 2023 at 12:19AM
The lefthanded-hitting designated hitter belted a pair of home runs, a two-run shot off starter Bailey Ober and a solo homer for insurance off lefthanded reliever Caleb Thielbar.
BY THE NUMBERS
12 Consecutive victories in home ALDS games for the Astros, who were 39-42 at home during the regular season.
2-for-22 Twins hitting in postseason play with runners in scoring position, including 1-for-12 on Saturday.
3 Home runs in his first three playoff games by Twins rookie Royce Lewis.
A former second-round pick of the Rangers, Alex Speas has pitched in four major league games.
