Exciting Victory: Twins Dominate ALDS Game 2 in 2023!

Twins Win ALDS Game 2 2023

Carlos Correa’s Incredible Performance Propels Twins to Victory

In August, Carlos Correa struggled with plantar fasciitis pain and a string of double-play grounders, leading to one of the worst seasons of his career. However, Correa’s poor regular season performance is a distant memory now as he continues to shine in the postseason. In Game 2 of the AL Division Series, Correa delivered a clutch RBI double and a two-run single, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros. With this performance, Correa tied David Justice for third place in postseason RBIs in American League and National League history, with 63 RBIs. Only Bernie Williams (80) and Manny Ramirez (78) have more RBIs.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli praised Correa, saying, “He is the light in a lot of ways for our team. When I saw we were facing a lefty, and it all looked good, I gave him the opportunity. He keeps hitting right at the right time.” The timing of Correa’s hits made a significant impact on the game. The Twins took the lead for the first time in the series when Correa hit an RBI double in the first inning. Later, his two-run single in the fifth inning knocked Astros starter Framber Valdez out of the game.

Correa’s performance is not limited to his offensive skills. He has also impressed with his exceptional defense and baseball instincts throughout the postseason. He made a remarkable play in the Wild Card Series by backing up a soft grounder and making an off-balance throw to home to catch Bo Bichette. In Game 2 of the ALDS, he orchestrated a game-changing pickoff of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at second base. His deke of José Abreu in Game 1 of the ALDS also showcased his defensive prowess.

Correa’s success is a culmination of hard work and dedication. Twins manager Baldelli expressed that he is not surprised by Correa’s performance, stating, “This is a lifetime of work in the making when you see him step on the field to do these things.” Even Astros fans recognized Correa’s talent, approaching him and his family before Game 1 to wish him luck and cheering him on during the Twins’ starting lineup announcement.

However, as the series in Houston progressed, the cheers for Correa turned into boos. By the end of Game 2, he was greeted with full-throated boos every time. It took some time for Houston fans to remember that October Correa is inevitable. Now, it’s the Astros who are facing the consequences of Correa’s exceptional play.

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