2023 MLB playoffs highlights: Rangers, Astros, Phillies, D-Backs get Game 1 wins
The 2023 MLB playoffs continue with Game 1 of all four division series Saturday. Follow along with all the action here!OCTOBER 8, 2023
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Alvarez hits 2 HRs as Astros take Game 1 of ALDS, defeat Twins 6-4
KEY PLAYERS
Justin Verlander HOU - #35 P
(W, 1-0) 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 6 K
Yordan Alvarez HOU - #44 DH
2-3, 3 R, 2 HR (2), 3 RBI, BB, K
Jorge Polanco MIN - #7 3B
2-5, R, HR (1), 3 RBI, 3 K
Bailey Ober MIN - #17 P
(L, 0-1) 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 K
ODDS
SEE ALL ODDS
RUN LINE
The Astros needed to win by 2 runs or more to cover the spread. They did cover, so people who took the Astros won.
TOTAL
The over/under was 8.5 and the teams scored 10 runs, so people who bet the over won
OVER
TEAM TO WIN
The Astros won at -151 odds so a bet of $151 won $251 total
- Ryan Pressly has tied David Robertson for 8th on the MLB all-time Playoffs games pitched list with 42.
- Justin Verlander has passed John Smoltz for 3rd on the MLB all-time Playoffs batters faced list with 857.
- Carlos Correa has tied Pete Rose for 13th on the MLB all-time Playoffs hits list with 86.
- Jose Altuve has passed Jorge Posada for sole possession of 4th on the MLB all-time Playoffs hits list with 104.
- Jose Altuve has reached 50 runs batted in in his playoffs career.
KEY PLAYS
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