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Houston's Jose Altuve praises God after walk-off home run sends Astros to World Series
Sports Spectrum ^ | 10/20/2019 | Joshua Doering

Posted on 10/20/2019 5:44:37 PM PDT by RummyChick

The Houston Astros entered the top of the ninth inning Saturday night — Game 6 of the ALCS — with a 4-2 lead, only to have the New York Yankees tie the score thanks to a two-run home run from D.J. LaMahieu. But in the bottom half of the inning, with two outs and George Springer on first base, Astros second baseman Jose Altuve stepped to the plate and sent the 2-1 offering from Aroldis Chapman over the left field wall. The 5-foot-6 Venezuelan’s walk-off home run advanced the Astros in dramatic style.

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And the first thing the 29-year-old Altuve did after sending the Astros to their second World Series in three years was give glory to God.

“First, I want to thank God and all the fans for the beautiful game, for the beautiful playoffs,” he told FOX’s Ken Rosenthal. Altuve later added, “Running around the bases, the only thing I was thinking was thanking God and just thinking that we’re going to the World Series once again.”

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KEYWORDS: altuve; astros; praisegod; respect
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To: RummyChick

21 posted on 10/20/2019 6:20:44 PM PDT by RummyChick ("Pills, money .. this city is wicked. Your best friend will kill you here." Smoove about Baltimore)
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22 posted on 10/20/2019 6:24:40 PM PDT by RummyChick ("Pills, money .. this city is wicked. Your best friend will kill you here." Smoove about Baltimore)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Maybe Mattress Mac is not the only one with $8 million riding on the Astros.


23 posted on 10/20/2019 6:29:01 PM PDT by Meatspace
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To: RummyChick

I saw this last night. Altuve is a genuine superstar who has humility.


24 posted on 10/20/2019 6:44:19 PM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: gcparent

Agreed. Me, too. Altuve is a great ball player.


25 posted on 10/20/2019 6:44:29 PM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to says it.)
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To: All

I was hoping NYY would win to set up an Acela WS, but two thumbs up for Altuve.


26 posted on 10/20/2019 6:46:49 PM PDT by foreverfree
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To: RummyChick

That is some good sportsmanship.


27 posted on 10/20/2019 6:47:27 PM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: gcparent

The Yankees played some amazing baseball. We Astro’s fans can only revere the clubs great history.

This series was.a e tribute to so much that is good. Glad the Astros won but also grateful for the Yankees and their history of excellencie


28 posted on 10/20/2019 6:50:46 PM PDT by ConservativeDude
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To: RummyChick

HOORAY Jose!


29 posted on 10/20/2019 7:02:22 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: ConservativeDude

Thanks. I love the Yankees tradition. Their uniforms are the best original traditional. I love that Steinbrenner insisted they be clean shaven with short hair. BUT WE now just watch on TV. Can’t afford the games at the new stadium.


30 posted on 10/20/2019 7:02:28 PM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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To: RummyChick

I’m a Nats fan but I really like Altuve.


31 posted on 10/20/2019 7:07:14 PM PDT by Not A Snowbird (I trust President Trump.)
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To: Howie66
I read that Aaron Judge is 6’7” and just shy of 300 pounds. I also read that he was adopted on the day that he was born and is not shy to say that he is a Christian. There was a moment when Judge was on second base with Altuve and they were having some friendly conversations. Pretty cool.

Cool indeed.


32 posted on 10/20/2019 8:00:59 PM PDT by FreeReign
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To: gcparent

Would be a nice addition to our Astros! :-)


33 posted on 10/21/2019 4:45:20 AM PDT by Howie66 ("...Against All Enemies, Foreign and Democrat.....")
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To: RummyChick
LOL! 😄
34 posted on 10/21/2019 4:50:53 AM PDT by nutmeg
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To: Howie66

Nah. Yankees need Judge’s humility. Stripes look good on a tall guy. Lol.


35 posted on 10/21/2019 5:38:37 AM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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To: gcparent

It was a terrific series that I will long remember.

Now bring on those Gnats!


36 posted on 10/21/2019 5:50:54 AM PDT by Howie66 ("...Against All Enemies, Foreign and Democrat.....")
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To: gcparent

I hear you on that. That said, we do try to attend the Astros when we can. I might even splurge for the World Series...I figure it’s once in a lifetime.

The Astros are really a big deal in Houston. And its all so positive. They are good guys, they work and try so incredibly hard. They bring out the whole city and we all love them, and there’s nothing to argue and fight about. This is good.

It was especially good for Houston to win in 2017 after Harvey. That really did a LOT for the city.


37 posted on 10/21/2019 7:09:41 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
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To: Not A Snowbird

Sounds like the Nats and Astros have set up a great World Series!

Good luck!!


38 posted on 10/21/2019 7:10:54 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
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To: Rummyfan

I remember reading about Altuve and a friend of his, also from Venezueala, but no longer with the Astros. I think he went to the Twins.

Anyways, Altuve said...”Yeah, he will probably be my best forever. Just not on game day.”

That’s a pro right there. Not only what you want from a ball player, but as a human being.


39 posted on 10/21/2019 7:14:08 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
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