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MLB Playoff Picture 2022: Hot Takes and Top Storylines for Wednesday's Schedule

The Divisional Series of the 2022 MLB playoffs just began, but there's already an iconic moment in the books.

On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros engineered a miraculous 8-7 comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 1 of the Division Series thanks to a walk-off three-run home run by Yordan Alvarez.

The 25-year old designated hitter belted the deep ball to right field during the ninth inning to stun the Mariners, causing the capacity crowd at Minute Maid Park to erupt with elation.

Alvarez's homer capped off a wild rally by the Astros to maintain home advantage in the ALDS as they look ahead to Game 2 on Thursday afternoon.