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Carlos Correa Homers as Astros Eliminate Twins in Game 2, Advance to ALDS

The Houston Astros punched their ticket to the American League Division Series with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday at Target Field.

Zack Greinke and Framber Valdez combined to limit the Twins to one run on four hits in Game 1. Jose Urquidy was similarly successful in silencing Minnesota's offense.

Carlos Correa dealt the decisive blow with a solo home run to right center in the top of the seventh.

Kyle Tucker plated the game's first run when he delivered an RBI single to left in the fourth.

Nelson Cruz tied the score on a double to left one inning later.