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The Houston Astros took a dominant 2-1 series lead against the Minnesota Twins in Game 3 of the ALDS. José Abreu hit a 442-foot home run, followed by a three-run blast, giving the Astros a 4-0 lead in the first inning. Abreu's performance included two 440-foot homers, making him the first player with multiple 440-foot homers in a postseason game since 2015. The Astros used the long ball to secure a 3-1 victory, with Alex Bregman hitting a solo homer to extend their lead to 5-0. Pitcher Cristian Javier delivered an impressive performance with nine strikeouts and five shutout innings. The Astros are now one win away from their seventh consecutive appearance in the ALCS.
The Astros advance to their 7th straight ALCS. Only the Braves (8 straight from 1991-99) have a longer LCS streak since the round began in 1969. Most Consecutive LCS Appearances Since 1969 1991-99 Braves 8 2017-23 Astros 7<< 1971-75 Athletics 5… https://t.co/IPoGmyFLsO https://t.co/CE8qnIw8sZ
Astros vs. Twins score, highlights: Houston ousts Minnesota, homers way to seventh ALCS in a row https://t.co/Bkkr10kkcR
Whether you love them or you hate them, you have to respect the Houston Astros. SEVEN straight ALCS appearances in a league that has otherwise created so much competitive balance and has garnered the most random playoff results. What the Astros have done is wildly impressive.
The Astros are going to the ALCS for the 7th straight season. Say what you want about the trash cans, but that’s insane. https://t.co/ga8pKiCLk2
ALCS: Lone Star Showdown #Ready2Reign #GoAndTakeIt Seventh straight ALCS appearance for Houston. https://t.co/FuPYLWRFte
FINAL: Astros 3, Twins 2 Houston goes to the American League Championship Series for the seventh consecutive season. The Astros' pitching was awesome, and they got home runs from a pair of 36-year-olds — Jose Abreu and Michael Brantley — to account for all their scoring.
Three homers in two games for José Abreu! #Postseason https://t.co/9889tQzPuW
Jose Abreu didn’t hit his third home run of the regular season until his 63rd game. He has three postseason home runs in 24 hours. https://t.co/y6AhXSQ6hI
Jose Abreu has three homers and seven RBIs in his last seven at-bats. Astros up 3-1.
José Abreu had two 440-plus feet homers last night. He was held to 424 feet this time. That's his fourth career playoff homer.
It’s win or go home for the Twins as the Astros try for their seventh-consecutive ALCS appearance https://t.co/t3iUYGkAMC
Astros rip 4 HRs in Game 3 win, on doorstep of 7th straight ALCS https://t.co/CcGLc7jcby
Astros shoot to KO Twins, punch ticket to another ALCS https://t.co/bqEe0WLhVm https://t.co/4aZEgOIzms
After Game 3 win, 'confident' Astros on doorstep of seventh straight ALCS berth "We just came out and tried to play our best game and tried to get the win today. Thankfully, we got the win.” https://t.co/ZJ5lBPXBON
Astros use long ball to take 2-1 series lead on Twins https://t.co/msMe8NXWee https://t.co/QItNciU47j
The reigning champs are one win away from their 7th straight ALCS. #Postseason https://t.co/Yh3EjrHcYV
The Houston Astros are one win from their 7th straight appearance in the ALCS They have 4 pennants and two World Series titles in that span https://t.co/NZfYrgFHKa
Tom Verducci talks with Jose Altuve after the @astros 9-1 Game 3 win, and talks about what they'll do ahead of Game 4 tomorrow 📺: FOX https://t.co/x8mUE5ZNZ1
Abreu, Alvarez power Astros to Game 3 rout of Twins https://t.co/Ey1qrwLziN https://t.co/xiq8I4izx8
Game three goes to the Astros! They’re one win away from advancing to the ALCS for the SEVENTH year in a row. 👀 (Via: @Astros) https://t.co/CDDpJ0O1Xv
The Astros get it done on the road to take a 2-1 ALDS lead 🚀 (via @MLB) https://t.co/TBmauc7fi5
Astros blast 4 HRs in Game 3 win, on doorstep of 7th straight ALCS https://t.co/qAafaFiT1i
The Houston Astros cruise to a 2-1 series lead. 💪 https://t.co/gl6gr0jB8A
The @Astros put on a dominant performance in Game 3. 💪 #Postseason https://t.co/d29Zu1rYFH
Astros take Game 3 on the road to take a 2-1 series lead ⭐️ https://t.co/eRCEZycsRF
Cristian Javier dealt in Game 3 🦾 Astros are one win away from reaching the ALCS 🚀 https://t.co/roPHCfZunL
Abreu slugs pair of 440-foot HRs for a postseason first https://t.co/ep96kQLLjU
Houston takes Game 3 and is one win away from their seventh-straight ALCS appearance https://t.co/bihXKpWgJ2
After his first homer traveled 442 feet, José Abreu's second traveled 440 feet -- making him the first player with multiple 440-foot homers in a postseason game in the Statcast era (since 2015). His 5 RBI are tied for the most in a game in Astros postseason history. https://t.co/xNM5r3HdFA
Alex Bregman gives the @Astros a commanding lead in Minnesota. 💪 #Postseason https://t.co/igW5NTpzPe
Alex Bregman puts the Astros up 5-0 with this solo homer. 💥 (🎥: @Sportsnet) https://t.co/SKpeoOj7k4
Alex Bregman talks with Tom Verducci after his solo home run in the 5th extended the Astros lead 5-0 💪 📺: FOX https://t.co/DYah43Cw2r
The Houston Astros took a 2-1 series lead in dominant fashion 💪 @adamamin, @aj_pierzynskiFT, and @UncleCharlie50 recap the action from the @astros' Game 3 victory over the Twins in Minneapolis ⬇️ https://t.co/UyQNCYmV4t
Astro Alex Bregman homers to put Houston up 5-0 in 5th at Minnesota. “I was just fortunate to square one up.” https://t.co/C5eD93uO3U
Alex Bregman hits a TOWERING blast and the Astros are up 5-0! https://t.co/OlzPPLxJaq
Alex Bregman makes it 5-0 Astros! https://t.co/uxsS9hcyLQ
Astros pound Sonny Gray to grab 2-1 ALDS lead over Twins https://t.co/a51DzelvN4 https://t.co/AiGFbqNzfq
Jose Altuve discusses the Game 3 win over the Twins. https://t.co/HCvbiOthqh
Two homers and 5 RBI! Jose Abreu is having himself a day. #Postseason https://t.co/gstKkrExTY
Cristian Javier DELIVERED with 9 Ks and 5 shutout innings for the @astros! 🙌 https://t.co/SglqM8wpbc
The Astros and Twins head into Game 3 with the series tied https://t.co/q5hff3Titw
Abreu homered? https://t.co/8dLuRRFKQ4
José Abreu SMOKES a three-run blast into left! The Astros have put up FOUR before recording a second out. 😳 https://t.co/Mvt9ja4ZvP
José Abreu LAUNCHES a 3-run shot in the 1st inning 🚀 4-0 Astros already 👀 (via @astros) https://t.co/ZCjl6FhkEl
José Abreu got all of this one! 😯 The @Astros are up 4-0 in the 1st inning. #Postseason https://t.co/8YWkhEjaoD
Abreu goes 442 feet to put the Astros up, 4-0. https://t.co/2oMQEor4c6
JOSE ABREU 3-RUN BOMB IN THE 1ST https://t.co/z3njNirDQL