Astros 7th Inning Avalanche is an Example of How Potent Their Lineup is

Houston Astros have been one of the MLB’s best teams recently, reaching the ALCS in each of the last four years and are now one win away from making it five straight. Though their pitching has been terrific, it’s their offensive lineup that has been the primary reason for their success and continues to knock around opponents’ pitching, regardless of a cheating scandal surrounding their 2017 season.

The Astros led the league in AVG, OBP, Hits, and Runs this past regular season and have not slowed down so far in the postseason. Through two ALDS games against the Chicago White Sox they have scored 15 runs to go along with 20 hits and are leading the series 2-0 going back to Chicago on Sunday. Game 2 was tied 4-4 in the 7th inning until a 5-run explosion showed how potent their lineup can really be.

FIVE-RUN INNING. 😱 pic.twitter.com/SoFGciteMj
— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2021

INTERESTING FACTS

Tim Anderson recorded the most Hits (13) through a player’s 1st 5 career playoff GP in MLB history
Luis Robert is the youngest player to record 3+ Hits during 1 postseason GP in Chicago White Sox history
Chicago White Sox are the 1st team with 15+ Hits & 0 XBH during their 1st 2 games of a postseason in MLB history

Odds vs. CHW: HOU +110 (Spread +1.5)

MAIN TAKEAWAY

ASTROS 7TH INNING AVALANCHE IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW POTENT THEIR LINEUP IS

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The Houston Astros have gone to the ALCS each of the last four seasons and are one game away from doing the same this October. They have taken a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Chicago White Sox behind key players Yordan Alvarez (3 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Michael Brantley (3 H, 3 RBI), and Carlos Correa (3 H, 2 RBI), who just recorded his 52nd postseason RBI, good for seventh most in MLB history.

In Game 2, the Astros rode a five-run 7th inning highlighted by clutch hits from Alvarez and Correa, along with a two-run HR from Kyle Tucker to give them a commanding 9-4 lead going into the 8th inning. The Astros pitching shut the door the rest of the way as they have all series, with the White Sox becoming the first MLB team to have more than 15 hits and 0 XBH through two postseason games. Though their pitching has been dominant, their explosive 7th inning was a reminder of just how good the Astros’ offense can be in case anyone forgot after their incredible 2021 regular season.