The Houston Astros certainly played like the reigning World Series champions on Tuesday night at Target Field, taking down the Minnesota Twins 9-1 to take a 2-1 series lead in the American League Division Series.
Houston's offense was electric, posting 14 hits coupled with home runs from Alex Bregman, Yordan Álvarez and José Abreu, who hit two out of the park in the win.
However, it was starting pitcher Cristian Javier who impressed, striking out nine batters and allowing just one hit in five innings before being relieved by Hunter Brown. He also walked five batters.
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