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Correa developing into Astros’ RBI machine
- Updated: August 27, 2016
HOUSTON — Carlos Correa may only be 21 years old, but his penchant for bringing in runs has transformed the young shortstop into the Astros’ second-most valuable asset on offense, behind only American League MVP candidate Jose Altuve.
That skill for driving in runs was on full display once again Friday night, when Correa launched a ninth-inning solo shot over the right-field wall at Minute Maid Park, a crucial homer that allowed Houston to beat the Rays with Evan Gattis’ walk-off homer nine pitches later.
“The only surprise last night [with Correa’s home run] is that it wasn’t a walk-off,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said.
Playing far beyond his years, Correa leads the club in RBIs with 88, including 85 as a shortstop, only one away from matching the club’s single-season record for that position.
“He doesn’t act like a 21-year-old really ever, unless he’s messing around with Altuve or [Jake Marisnick],” Hinch said. “Those are their kiddish moments, …
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