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MLB playoffs 2023: Houston Astros advance to seventh straight ALCS with Game 4 win over Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins put up a good fight, but ultimately, the inevitability of the Houston Astros in the postseason prevailed, as the Astros advanced to the ALCS for the seventh straight season with a 3-2 victory Wednesday in ALDS Game 4.

No. 2 Houston Astros at No. 3 Minnesota Twins, Game 4: Astros 3, Twins 2 (Houston wins 3-1)

Game summary:

The runs came early for Houston and from two of the oldest players on the roster. Michael Brantley, who played in only 15 games in the regular season due to a setback after shoulder surgery, hit a game-tying solo shot off Twins starter Joe Ryan in the second inning.