The Astros and Twins played to a score of 6-4 in the first game of the ALDS of the 2023 MLB Postseason. Fans packed Minute Maid Park as Houston took a 1-0 lead in the 5-game series. Framber Valdez will start Game 2 that will be held on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Jose Altuve celebrates a first pitch home run against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Yordan Alvarez celebrates hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Kyle Tucker rounds first base against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Jose Altuve turns a double play against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Jose Altuve hits a first pitch home run against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Alex Bregman runs on the field against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Dusty Baker manages against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Jose Altuve gets introduced on the field against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Yordan Alvarez celebrates hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Carlos Correa playing shortstop in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Chaz McCormick calls for the ball against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Justin Verlander makes a play at first base against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Jose Altuve trots the bases against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Michael Brantley sprints to first base against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Jeremy Pena makes a defensive play against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Jose Altuve chats with former teammate Carlos Correa.
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    Justin Verlander walks to the dugout against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Kenta Maeda of the Minnesota Twins pitches in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Framber Valdez is set to pitch Game 2 of the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Yordan Alvarez celebrates his second home run against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Bryan Abreu yells after getting the last out of the 8th inning against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.
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    Astros fans get excited for ALDS Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
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    Ryan Pressley on the mound against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.