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Jose Altuve, Astros Score 3 Runs in 9th Inning to Beat Twins 4-1 in Game 1

The Houston Astros are one win away from the divisional round of the 2020 MLB playoffs after beating the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Tuesday at Target Field.

Framber Valdez stole the show as he replaced Zack Greinke ahead of the fifth inning and held the Twins scoreless over the final five innings. With runners on first and second, Valdez induced a double play from Willians Astudillo to end the game.

Nelson Cruz doubled home Max Kepler in the third inning for Minnesota's only run.

George Springer tied things up in the seventh with an RBI single to center.