Yordan Álvarez was made for big scenarios. Just like in the ALDS opener on Tuesday, the big man was the key hitter again on Thursday to lead the Astros to a 4-2 victory against the Mariners. Now, being one win away, Houston is on the verge of advancing to the Championship Series.
Álvarez did exactly what he did on Tuesday, that is, hitting a go-ahead homer. Right when the Astros were losing the game 2-1 in the bottom sixth, Jeremy Peña hit a two-out single against reliever Diego Castillo and, immediately, Yordan destroyed a 98-mph sinker sending it to the opposite field to put Houston ahead 3-2.