Jose Altuve's 3-run ninth-inning home run was the difference as Houston comes back home where they can wrap up the ALCS Sunday.
The teams now head back to Houston to play game 6 and, if necessary, game 7 at Minute Maid Park.proved he thrives under pressure for the Houston Astros after smashing a 3-run home run in the ninth inning to give his team a 5-4 lead over the Texas Rangers inGoing into the ninth inning, the Astros were trailing the Rangers by two runs.
Pinch-hitter Yainer Diaz opened up the inning with a single before pinch-hitter Jon Singleton drew a walk at the bottom of the lineup, bringing Altuve up to the plate.'Clear eyes and a full heart!' | Hear the Astros radio call for Jose Altuve's game-winning blastThe teams now head back to Houston to play game 6 and, if necessary, game 7 at Minute Maid Park.The AL West champion Astros are 40-45 this year at Minute Maid Park, including 1-3 in the postseason.
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