Justin Verlander stepped up once again, and the Astros and Yankees are headed to Game 7.
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 18: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The shortest player in baseball just launched three home runs in a playoff game, two of them off Chris Sale.
HOUSTON, TX – JULY 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees talks with Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros after hitting a double in the first inning at Minute Maid Park on July 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Aaron Judge is going to win Rookie of the Year. But can he capture MVP as well?
TORONTO, ON – JULY 7: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates their victory with teammates during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 7, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)