José Abreu sends Astros past Twins, back to ALCS for showdown vs. Rangers

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The Astros are back in the ALCS for a record seventh year in a row after edging the Twins 3-2 on Wednesday. Here are our takeaways from the series-clincher.

From locking down the American League West on the final day of the regular season, to being the only division champ to win a Game 1 in this round, to stomping on the Minnesota Twins in their own house, the Astros are doing exactly what we all expected in October. Houston won the division series in four games and advanced to their seventh consecutive American League Championship Series. Now, only the Texas Rangers stand in their way of reaching the World Series for the third straight year.

Houston's seven straight ALCS appearances are a record. The Astros were already just the second team to advance to six straight LCS , joining the 1991-99 Atlanta Braves. Since 2017, the Astros have played more postseason games and earned more postseason wins than any other club.That the Twins didn’t put up more of the same fight at home that they did at Minute Maid Park in Game 2 after falling behind in the series.

For the Twins, they go out on a somber note following their first ALDS appearance since 2019. But they also won their first playoff game in 19 years and first playoff series in 21 years. That won't be forgotten or devalued in Minnesota anytime soon. This offseason, the front office will have to reconcile with the fact that this roster still lacks the punch to match, let alone beat a powerhouse like Houston.

 

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