The Minnesota Twins emerged victorious in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros, thanks to the outstanding performance of Carlos Correa. Despite a lackluster regular season, Correa has once again proven himself to be one of the greatest October performers of all time.
Correa’s heroics in Game 2 moved him into a tie with David Justice for third place in postseason RBIs in American League/National League history. His RBI double and two-run single powered the Twins to a 6-2 victory over the Astros.
With his performance in Game 2, Correa now has a total of 63 postseason RBIs, surpassing the likes of David Ortiz and Derek Jeter. He is now tied with David Justice, trailing only Bernie Williams and Manny Ramirez in the leaderboard.
Correa’s clutch hitting has become almost expected in the postseason, with his teammates dubbing him “Mr. October.” He delivered a crucial two-run single in the fifth inning to extend the Twins’ lead to 5-0 and knock Astros starter Framber Valdez out of the game.
Not only has Correa been impressive at the plate, but he has also showcased his outstanding defense and baseball instincts throughout the postseason. He made a stunning play in the Wild Card Series against the Blue Jays, backing up a soft grounder and making an off-balance throw home to nab Bo Bichette at the plate. In Game 2 of the ALDS, he orchestrated a game-changing pickoff of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at second base.
Correa’s performance in this postseason has solidified his status as one of the game’s elite players. Despite facing boos from Astros fans who were once his supporters, Correa remains focused on his goal of leading the Twins to victory.
With this crucial Game 2 win, the Twins have proven that they can compete with any team in the playoffs. They have ace pitcher Pablo López, who threw seven scoreless innings in Game 2, and the superstar presence of Carlos Correa.
As the series heads back to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4, the Twins have a strong chance of winning the series. History shows that the team heading home with a tied series after two games has come out on top in 67% of cases.
Carlos Correa’s exceptional performance in Game 2 has elevated the Twins and shown that he is truly one of the greatest October performers in the game’s history.