Astros-Mariners ALDS: Three takeaways from Game 2

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Astros-Mariners ALDS: Three takeaways from Game 2

Astros-Mariners ALDS: Three takeaways from Game 2

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Yordan Alvarez may be producing one of the best postseason performances we've ever seen.

Yordan Alvarez may be producing one of the best postseason performances we've ever seen.

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However, he might never again receive a solid pitch to hit.

However, he might never again receive a solid pitch to hit.

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He defeated Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo with an opposite-field, two-run home shot to overcome a one-run deficit in the sixth inning.

He defeated Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo with an opposite-field, two-run home shot to overcome a one-run deficit in the sixth inning.

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Alvarez made big league history by being the first player to hit a walk-off postseason home run and an insurance home run in back-to-back games.

Alvarez made big league history by being the first player to hit a walk-off postseason home run and an insurance home run in back-to-back games.

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With only five out-of-infield balls allowed and a 2-1 lead going into the sixth inning, Castillo was cruising. Kyle Tucker's solo home run was the only hiccup.

With only five out-of-infield balls allowed and a 2-1 lead going into the sixth inning, Castillo was cruising. Kyle Tucker's solo home run was the only hiccup.

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Alvarez was then brought up, and Castillo pitched him correctly, getting off to a good start with a 98 mph sinker off the plate that Alvarez fouled off.

Alvarez was then brought up, and Castillo pitched him correctly, getting off to a good start with a 98 mph sinker off the plate that Alvarez fouled off.