MLB playoffs top plays: Astros, Braves both move one win away from World Series
The Astros and Braves both moved within one win of the World Series with dominant performances. Here are the highlights!OCTOBER 21, 2021
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Alvarez delivers big game for Astros: 3-5, 3 RBI, HR, 2B, 2 R
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KEY PLAYERS
Framber Valdez HOU - #59 P
(W, 1-0) 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 K
Yordan Alvarez HOU - #44 DH
3-5, 2 R, HR (2), 3 RBI, K
Chris Sale BOS - #51 P
(L, 0-1) 5.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 7 K
Rafael Devers BOS - #11 3B
2-3, R, HR (5), RBI
- Chris Sale has tied Tim Wakefield for 4th on the Red Sox all-time Playoffs pitcher strikeouts list with 47.
- Chris Sale has passed Roger Clemens for 5th on the Red Sox all-time Playoffs pitcher strikeouts list with 46.
KEY PLAYS
HOU SCORE
HOU 1 BOS 0
HOU KEY PLAY
HOU 1 BOS 0
HOU SCORE
HOU 3 BOS 0
HOU SCORE
HOU 4 BOS 0
HOU SCORE
HOU 6 BOS 0
HOU SCORE
HOU 7 BOS 0
BOS SCORE
HOU 7 BOS 1
HOU KEY PLAY
HOU 7 BOS 1
HOU KEY PLAY
HOU 7 BOS 1
HOU KEY PLAY
HOU 7 BOS 1
HOU SCORE
HOU 9 BOS 1
