Do you remember when the Astros gave a five-year extension to Lance McCullers Jr. in late May, right before the season started? Well, it was for outings like this one. With McCullers Jr. on top of his game and Yordan Álvarez torturing rival pitchers, the Astros struck first in the American League Division Series, with a 6-1 win at Minute Maid Park.
The Astros enjoyed a beautiful start against the White Sox’ Lance, Lance Lynn, who lasted only 3 2/3 frames. In the second inning, after McCullers had thrown two hitless frames, Jake Meyers hit an opposite-field single off Lynn to drive in Álvarez.