Here's a closer look at five key moments from the Astros' win over the Phillies in Game 2...
Good baserunning by Yordan Alvarez, during the first and fifth innings, led to the Astros tacking on extra runs in Saturday's Game 2 of the World Series against the Phillies.Arguably more than any other sport, playoff baseball has more pressurized moments from start to finish, whether it’s a key hit, defensive play or managerial move.
Here are five of the key moments from the Astros’ 5-2 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.What happened: Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña pounced against Phillies starter Zack Wheeler, ripping first-pitch doubles down the left-field line. Yordan Alvarez then took his time — taking one pitch — before drilling his own RBI double off the left-field wall.The Astros had an early 2-0 lead and two of their most important catalysts, Altuve and Alvarez, played a key role after being rather silent of late. And for a team that was shut out the final seven innings of Game 1, it was a big tone-setter.
Alvarez hit a ground ball to second that had the potential for a double play, but beat the relay throw to first. Alex Bregman followed with a two-run home run.Alvarez’s hustle kept the inning alive, allowing the Astros to pad their lead. It was similar to Game 2 against the Yankees, when Alvarez was safe at first and Bregman followed with the homer that provided all of Houston’s runs.
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