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Springer's huge series earns him MVP award

Springer's huge series earns him MVP award
George Springer won the MVP award. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The entire World Series changed when George Springer got hot. And he stayed hot long enough to win MVP of the Series.

In Game 7, Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run and two big RBIs as the Astros won 5-1. He tied for the most HRs in World Series history with five. He hit homers in four straight games to end the Series. He set a record for most total bases in the Series. He hit .379 with five homers and seven RBIs.

Springer’s huge series followed a breakout regular season, where he hit .283 with 34 homers -- nine leadoff homers -- and 85 RBIs. He tailed off in the second half, and did not do much for the Astros in the ALCS victory over the Yankees, hitting just .115.

The World Series did not start off well, as Springer was 0 for 4 with four strikeouts. But after that, he was on fire. In Game 2, he went 3 for 5 with a key 11th-inning HR. He stayed hot from there, and was at his best in Game 7.

One of the Astros core young stars, Springer came up huge when he was needed most. And the Astros are champions because of it.

And Springer is the MVP.

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Christian Walker had three hits in Game 1. Composite Getty Image.

The Houston Astros continue their road trip Wednesday night in Denver, looking to stay red-hot against a struggling Rockies team that can’t seem to buy a win at Coors Field.

Houston enters the second game of the series with a 51–34 record, sitting atop the AL West and riding a stretch of eight wins in their last ten games. Their offense hasn’t exactly been overpowering during this run — the team is hitting just .228 over that span — but timely power and elite pitching have carried the load. They’ll lean on both again Wednesday as right-hander Hunter Brown takes the mound.

Brown has emerged as one of the most dominant starters in baseball this season, posting an 8–3 record and an eye-popping 1.74 ERA with 118 strikeouts. His efficiency and command (0.89 WHIP) have kept opponents off balance all year, and he’ll face a Rockies lineup that’s shown occasional pop but little consistency. Colorado is just 19–66 overall, with only eight wins in 41 games at home.

Austin Gomber gets the ball for the Rockies in what will be just his fouth start of the season. The lefty owns a 6.14 ERA and has managed only five strikeouts in limited action, which could open the door for Houston’s power bats to do damage early. The Astros are 18–5 when they hit multiple home runs in a game.

Colorado will hope to build on the lone bright spot from Tuesday’s loss, a five-hit effort from rookie Jordan Beck, while Hunter Goodman continues to show some spark with five homers in his last ten games.

With the Astros heavily favored (-258) and looking to build further separation in the division, all eyes will be on Brown as he tries to keep the momentum rolling, and give Houston its 52nd win of the season.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -258, Rockies +208; over/under is 11 runs

Roster moves

Luis Guillorme (hamstring) is headed to the 10-day injured list and Zack Short will replace him on the roster.

Thoughts on tonight's lineup

The first thing that jumps out is Christian Walker is hitting fifth after a three-hit game on Tuesday. Cooper Hummel is hitting seventh and playing left field, with Altuve playing second base again. Shay Whitcomb is in the DH spot, and hitting eighth, followed by Mauricio Dubon. Clearly, Houston's depth will be tested with this lineup. But at least they're playing the lowly Rockies.

Image via: MLB.com/Screenshot.


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