A Minnesota Twin has risen to fame during the postseason during his favorite month. Carlos Correa is one such man who has had to handle the strange emotion of playing against his former team. That doesn’t seem like a big deal for him as he crushes them! Sunday’s Game 2 of the AL Division Series is proof. While he sets the stage for another battle against the Astros, his wife takes a moment to pump him up with a sweet yet strong gesture.
Carlos Correa whose postseason is turning out to be way more eventful than his average regular season, much like his time at Houston, has won many hearts. Puerto Rican player’s latest feat among the rest was hitting 63 RBI surpassing legendary players’ records. Even the Twins’ manager has a lot to say about the humility-packed Correa.
A Sweet Gesture From Wife
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Carlos’s wife, Daniella Rodriguez, took to Instagram to update a story dedicated to the might of his husband. The story she put up was a post taken from the official Instagram page of the Minnesota Twins. In the post, the Twins’ manager Rocco Baldelli praised the 29-year-old. “When the lights come on.. There are some guys, there are giants in the light. He is one of them. That’s what he is”, said the manager. It’s interesting to know how his monstrous talent came to be.
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This Puerto Rican who was the first overall draft selection in 2012 went on to become a great hit in Astros. They made five ALCS appearances and had one World Series win, thanks to the outstanding playoff performances of the 2015 AL Rookie of the Year. All this lasted until 2022, when he moved to the Minnesota Twins. And what he has done for them this postseason is herculean.
With Correa’s comeback to his favorite month after a break, he has his passion pouring out. “It worked as motivation for me to, one, never miss it again and, two, be in the spotlight once again and be able to deliver for my team and feel that passion and love that I feel for this game and for winning” said the 2021 Platinum Glove Award winner.
As the Twins reap the fruits of having Correa with them, he has his parallel aim of standing shoulder to shoulder with some legendary players of their time.
Carlos Correa’s Majestic Prowess
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In Sunday’s game, Carlos achieved an impressive milestone of 63 postseason RBI, equaling David Justice’s record for the third-highest total in postseason history. The only players ahead of him in this category are Bernie Williams with 80 RBI and Manny Ramírez with 78. Moreover, as the 2x All-Star hits well this post-season, he has overtaken Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, two hall-of-fame players themselves.
In Minute Maid Park, Correa doubled with an RBI in the opening inning. In the fifth, he added a two-run single to center field, giving the Twins a 5-0 advantage. With a superb diving save for the final out, he also prevented Jeremy Pena from getting a hit.
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In four postseason games, Correa has eight hits and four RBIs, contributing to the Twins’ three playoff victories. Fun fact, he acknowledged that playing the Astros made his tremendous game on Sunday even more memorable.
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