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Mike Trout was left out of the Angels’ starting lineup for a second game in a row on Thursday, their series finale against the Astros at Angel Stadium. Interim manager Phil Nevin planned to leave him off the starting lineup both Wednesday and Thursday. There might be more impactful individual home runs on Altuve's résumé, but it's tough to ignore the significance of his first postseason long ball.
Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros watches the flight of his first-inning home run against the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2019 in New York City. Altuve's solo home run in Game 4 of the ALCS came in the bottom of the first, but it proved to be a valuable one. In the nearby town of Spring, current for sale signs lead to multiple home sellers asking more than $7 million. On Budde Road, about $9.5 million gets the buyer a six-bedroom, six and a half bath, 9,000-square-foot house set on a 10-acre space. The estate has a separate garage apartment, a guest house, a pool and an on-property pond.
Astros' Yordan Alvarez mulling over invitation to Home Run Derby
With the derby now settled, fans can continue to wait to learn when Ohtani will pitch and play as a designated hitter in the All-Star Game. Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Alex Bregman #2 after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston. Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the 10th inning of Game 2 of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2017 in Los Angeles. While it didn't come in a Houston victory, the fact that it occurred during a close World Series matchup puts this one ahead of some of the others from winning efforts. Altuve put the Astros up 2-0 with a solo home run in the top of the fourth, but they didn't score again in a 3-2 loss. Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run against Kyle Wright #30 of the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning in Game Four of the World Series at Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta.
In back-to-back innings, the Astros offense cut the deficit, but it seemed too little too late. The following inning Álvarez doubled home a pair of runs with two outs an inning prior to make the Astros' deficit just two, but a Kyle Tucker strikeout ended any threat to even the score or take the lead. The second landed 438 feet away from home plate, traveling at 116.7 mph.
2017 World Series Game 2 vs. Dodgers (No.
You have Hall of Famers Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio on the right side of the frame, and a Mariners fan in the blue shirt on the left probably smiling his last smile of the day. The Astros slugger punctuated an 8-7 comeback win over the Mariners with a 438-foot, three-run walk-off homer on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Division Series against the Mariners on Tuesday. Yordan Alvarez kicked off his 2022 postseason run with a literal bang. In going back to New York, Wade returns to the team that drafted him in the fourth round in 2013, which the Murrieta Valley High product played for five seasons. Nevin said earlier Thursday that Trout felt “really good” and “if we need him late in the game, I think he's gotten to the point where he can give me an at-bat today,” cautioning that he hoped not to have to use him.
Houston was defeated 5-2 in Game 3, despite another first-inning smash from Altuve. Both communities are a straight highway shot to downtown Houston, but Karpas warned that the travel times can take an hour or more, depending on the time of day. As of October 2022, Jeff Bagwell tops the ranking of the Houston Astros all-time home run leaders with 449 home runs throughout his career.
2017 ALCS Game 6 vs. Yankees (No.
Heading into the 2022 ALCS, Altuve ranks second all-time with 23 postseason home runs (and tops in first-inning playoff blasts). He trails only Manny Ramirez, who hit a record 29 bombs in his playoff career. Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a solo home run off of Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning of game one of the American League Division Series on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
Trout was pulled from the middle of Tuesday’s game with upper back spasms that he was trying to play through. His back started feeling sore while the team was in Miami for a series with the Marlins last week. Notably missing from that final list was Shohei Ohtani, who fans hoped would make another appearance at the All-Star week event. The Astros went on to win in 10 innings on a walk-off single by Alex Bregman, and they would clinch the franchise's first World Series a few days later in Los Angeles. The Astros found themselves trailing the Red Sox 3-1 entering the bottom of the sixth in Game 1 of the ALCS, but Altuve changed that outlook with one swing of the bat.
Peña led off, but his lined shot was snared by Mariners' first baseman Ty France. Yet Álvarez ripped a single off the wall in right before Alex Bregman strode to the plate. In those final few steps, you can either stomp, skip or even hit the Griddy. Alex Bregman said he wanted to run and hug Alvarez immediately after the home run, but then realized he needed to wait until he rounded the bases. Christian Vazquez made it out to the first-base line in time to slap Alvarez's hand, a pitcher threw a cup of water in the slugger's face and Yuli Gurriel looked like he was at a church revival.
Houston Astros fans celebrate after Yordan Alvarez’s three-run, walk-off home run to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Houston. For Houston, attempting to win its first World Series title since 2017 despite two more appearances in it in and 2021 , it means a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five series with the wild-card Mariners. Alvarez’s two-out blast came off Seattle’s Robbie Ray with an exit velocity of 116.7 mph. It capped a five-inning rally over the final two frames, and sent the crowd and players at Minute Maid Park — including Alvarez’s parents — into a frenzy. Mancini played the first six years of his career in Baltimore and was a fixture in the O’s lineup this season, posting a 114 OPS+ in 401 plate appearances with 10 home runs.
The final score of 9-2 doesn't give justice to how close Game 4 of the 2021 ALCS actually was. Altuve came to the plate with the Red Sox up 2-1 in the top of the eighth, and proceeded to hit a game-tying solo shot over the Green Monster. Houston tacked on seven more runs in the ninth to secure the victory and tie the series at two games apiece. The 2018 ALDS was about as dominant as it gets for the Astros, who swept the Cleveland Indians in three games with a plus-15 run differential.
We'll even have a wrapping station for any items purchased at the Team Store. Suarez's home run came off Cristian Javier — Houston's strongest long-relief option — who only pitched only 1.1 innings out the bullpen. Bryan Abreu followed Verlander for his second-ever postseason appearance — the first coming against the New York Yankees in the 2019 American League Championship Series, where he allowed two runs in 0.2 innings of work. But J.P. Crawford knocked the Cy Young winner off his horse with a solo home run in the inning to build Seattle's run total to five. Rodríguez followed with his second extra-base hit of the afternoon with a two-out triple. But the Astros should not ever have been to that point in the first place.
In addition to being a part of a three-home run performance, it kickstarted a postseason in which he hit seven home runs—which is tied for the sixth-most in MLB history. White Sox reliever Ryan Tepera suggested the Astros were up to some "sketchy stuff" at Minute Maid Park after his team's 12-6 win in Game 3. Houston responded by pummeling them for 10 runs in Chicago to clinch the ALDS in four games. "The Stare" has been gaining momentum all season, including on Friday when Bregman hit a home run and gave the camera a staredown as he walked in its direction in the dugout. It's the holiday season and there's no better time to outfit your favorite Astros fan! Visit the team store in Union Station to check out the coolest and latest championship gear, including the opportunity to purchase a customizable World Series jersey with your name on it.
Bagwell is followed within this ranking by Lance Berkman with a total of 326 home runs recorded throughout his career. The visit from his football team lifted Garcia's spirits, his mom told CBS News. In the midst of the ALCS, Houston Astros star Carlos Correa made time to visit a teen battling cancer in the hospital and made a promise that filled him with hope.
Tensions were high as the 2017 ALCS went back to Houston, with the Yankees taking a 3-2 series lead following three straight wins in New York. Altuve helped give the Astros some breathing room in Game 6, hitting a solo home run to lead off the bottom of the eighth, giving them a three-run lead. They piled on three more runs in the inning and walked away with a 7-1 win. This was another instance of a home run that didn't impact the outcome of the game, as Altuve hit a three-run blast in the top of the ninth for the final scoring play of a 10-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Given the events following the previous game, though, Houston fans were happy to take all the runs they could get.
The final spot went to Corey Seager of the Texas Rangers, who will make just his second derby appearance since 2016, when he won National League rookie of the year as a Dodger. Zach grew up in Florida, lives in Florida, and will never leave Florida ... He's a reigning fantasy football league champion, knows everything there is to know about NASCAR, and once passed out (briefly!) during a lap around Daytona. He swears they were going 200 mph even though they clearly were not. Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (#27) celebrates a home run in game 7 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
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