Watch: Astros' Alvarez goes yard twice in Game 1 win over Twins

Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) reacts after hitting a home-run in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins during Game 1 of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Astros' Yordan Alvarez goes yard twice in ALDS Game 1 win over Twins

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 10/7/23

Yordan Alvarez kicks it up a notch when the calendar turns to October.

On Saturday, Alvarez went deep twice, accounting for half of the Houston Astros' runs in a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.

Alvarez's first bomb came in the first, a two-run shot, increasing the Astros advantage to 3-0 after three innings.

YORGONE! HOUSTON IS ROCKING! pic.twitter.com/nb9h62VwYB
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After the Twins had cut the Astros lead to 5-4 in the seventh, Alvarez answered, smashing a solo shot off Twins reliever Caleb Thielbar to give Houston a little cushion.

YORDAN WITH AN ANSWER BACK!

His 2nd homer of the day for Houston! ☄️ pic.twitter.com/x3LA6IA2Zx
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For Alvarez, he increases his career postseason home run total to eight. Meanwhile, he's hit four-round trippers in Game 1's.

Alvarez and the defending World Series Champion Astros take a 1-0 series advantage over the Twins. They'll look to take a commanding 2-0 lead when they host the Twins for Game 2 at Minute Maid Park Sunday at 8:03 p.m. ET.

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