Carlos Correa's Playoff Redemption: A $200M Investment Pays Off
09.10.2023 posted by Admin
In August, Carlos Correa struggled through a tough season, battling both plantar fasciitis pain and a high number of double-play grounders. Despite this, he held onto hope, expressing that it would all be worth it if they made it to the playoffs.
The Minnesota Twins have indeed found it worthwhile. Carlos Correa, historically a standout performer in October, has left his forgettable regular season behind. He now stands shoulder to shoulder with David Justice as the third-highest in postseason RBIs in American League/National League history after his RBI double and two-run single propelled the Twins to a 6-2 victory over the Astros in Game 2 of the AL Division Series.
Described as an "Iron Man" by Kyle Farmer, Correa's playoff prowess is unmatched. Manager Rocco Baldelli spoke of Correa as a giant under the postseason spotlight, and the stats back it up with 63 postseason RBIs, surpassing legends like David Ortiz and Derek Jeter and now trailing only Bernie Williams and Manny Ramirez.
For the Twins, Game 1 of the series was lackluster, but they made a strong statement in Game 2, proving they can compete with and outperform anyone in the playoffs. Their ace, Pablo López, delivered seven scoreless innings, joining an elite club in Twins' postseason history.
Correa, the superstar shortstop, signed a $200 million deal for moments like these. He provided a crucial first-inning RBI double and later a two-run single in the fifth inning, extending the Twins' lead and knocking out Astros starter Framber Valdez.
Correa's clutch performances are almost expected, to the point where even Jose Altuve predicted his success in key moments. Correa finished the game 3-for-4 with two doubles, a single, a walk, and three RBIs, contributing to the Twins' strong start in the 2023 postseason.
Correa's impact goes beyond his bat. His exceptional defensive plays and baseball instincts have been on full display throughout the postseason, making him a complete player.
As for the fans, they initially cheered Correa, showing appreciation for his past contributions to the Astros. However, as the series progressed, those cheers turned into boos as they rooted for their team. Correa understands their loyalty but is now focused on his new team's success.
In the end, Carlos Correa, known as "October Correa," has proven to be a force to be reckoned with once again, albeit at the expense of his former team, the Houston Astros.
The Minnesota Twins have indeed found it worthwhile. Carlos Correa, historically a standout performer in October, has left his forgettable regular season behind. He now stands shoulder to shoulder with David Justice as the third-highest in postseason RBIs in American League/National League history after his RBI double and two-run single propelled the Twins to a 6-2 victory over the Astros in Game 2 of the AL Division Series.
Described as an "Iron Man" by Kyle Farmer, Correa's playoff prowess is unmatched. Manager Rocco Baldelli spoke of Correa as a giant under the postseason spotlight, and the stats back it up with 63 postseason RBIs, surpassing legends like David Ortiz and Derek Jeter and now trailing only Bernie Williams and Manny Ramirez.
For the Twins, Game 1 of the series was lackluster, but they made a strong statement in Game 2, proving they can compete with and outperform anyone in the playoffs. Their ace, Pablo López, delivered seven scoreless innings, joining an elite club in Twins' postseason history.
Correa, the superstar shortstop, signed a $200 million deal for moments like these. He provided a crucial first-inning RBI double and later a two-run single in the fifth inning, extending the Twins' lead and knocking out Astros starter Framber Valdez.
Correa's clutch performances are almost expected, to the point where even Jose Altuve predicted his success in key moments. Correa finished the game 3-for-4 with two doubles, a single, a walk, and three RBIs, contributing to the Twins' strong start in the 2023 postseason.
Correa's impact goes beyond his bat. His exceptional defensive plays and baseball instincts have been on full display throughout the postseason, making him a complete player.
As for the fans, they initially cheered Correa, showing appreciation for his past contributions to the Astros. However, as the series progressed, those cheers turned into boos as they rooted for their team. Correa understands their loyalty but is now focused on his new team's success.
In the end, Carlos Correa, known as "October Correa," has proven to be a force to be reckoned with once again, albeit at the expense of his former team, the Houston Astros.