Astros' rookie Jeremy Pena named ALCS MVP
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has had one heck of a rookie season.
On Sunday, Pena helped the Astros sweep the New York Yankees in the ALCS, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a 6-5 win in Game 4.
After a standout series, the 25-year-old was named ALCS MVP.
Pena was impressive against the Yankees, slashing .353/.353/.824 with two doubles, two home runs, and four RBI.
The replacement at shortstop for Carlos Correa, who signed a three-year free agent deal with the Minnesota Twins last offseason, Pena has filled the slot nicely since day one.
In his first season in the majors, Pena batted .253/.289/.426 with 22 home runs and 63 RBI in 136 games.
So far this postseason, Pena is batting .303/.324/.667 with three homers and five RBI over seven games.
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