On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros took a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after Jose Altuve hit a dramatic 9th inning home run. The game was tied at two when Altuve stepped up to the plate and delivered the go-ahead homer, sending the Astros to a 3-2 victory.
The game had been a tense affair throughout, with both teams trading blows and neither able to gain an advantage. In the top of the 9th, the Rangers had a chance to take the lead but were unable to capitalize. Then, in the bottom of the inning, Altuve stepped up to the plate and delivered a two-run homer that put the Astros ahead for good.
The drama didn’t end there, however. After Altuve’s home run, both benches cleared as tensions between the two teams boiled over. The benches cleared again in the bottom of the 9th after a close play at first base. Fortunately, no punches were thrown and order was quickly restored.
The Astros now have a 3-2 lead in the ALCS and are one win away from advancing to the World Series. Altuve’s dramatic home run will no doubt be remembered as one of the defining moments of this year’s playoffs. It was a thrilling moment for Astros fans and a crushing blow for Rangers fans.
The Astros will now look to close out the series in Game 6 on Thursday night. It promises to be an exciting game and one that could decide who advances to the World Series. No matter what happens, however, Altuve’s 9th inning home run will be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments of this year’s playoffs.
