Astros: Five takeaways from Saturday’s ALDS Game Two

Five takeaways from the Astros 3-1 win in Game Two of the ALDS.

The Astros cruised to a 2-0 ALDS lead over the Rays with a 3-1 win on Saturday. The game was tense at times, especially in the 9th inning. But a masterful performance from Gerrit Cole led the way, while the offense did just enough.

Gerrit Cole is good at baseball

Cole’s performance was simply otherworldly. He set a new franchise postseason record with 15 strikeouts and didn’t allow a runner to reach second base until the 8th inning. It seems like he just continues to get better.

If Cole and Justin Verlander continue to pitch the way they have these first two games, the Astros may end up hanging another banner at Minute Maid Park.…