Houston’s Shortstop Was Right on Time With Go-Ahead Homer
The New York Times
Carlos Correa’s mammoth home run, and over-the-top celebration, gave the Astros a strong start to a battle of pitching-starved teams.
HOUSTON — There are bat flips and home runs celebrations. And then there is what Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa did on Friday night.
Even those who despise the Astros can perhaps appreciate the blend of swagger, showmanship and uninhibited emotion that Correa displayed after he provided the pivotal swing in a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series.
After blasting a ball toward the left-field seats to break a tie game, Correa stood at home plate to watch his handiwork. He tossed his bat aside like an unneeded prop. Then as Red Sox pitcher Hansel Robles watched the flight of the ball and catcher Christian Vazquez hung his head, Correa pointed to his left wrist as he looked toward the Astros dugout.
