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.
Emmanuel Rodriguez had an abbreviated season after being hit by the injury bug, but he showed promise as a disciplined hitter.
